Method and system for using sensors to optimize a user treatment plan in a telemedicine environment

ABSTRACT

A method for optimizing at least one exercise for a first user. The method includes receiving first user data including attribute data associated with the first user and outcome data associated with the exercise. The method includes generating, based on the first user data, initial target data. The initial target data is associated with at least one of the first user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise. The method includes receiving measurement data associated with at least one of the first user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise. The measurement data is associated with one or more sensors. The method includes determining differential data based on one or more differences between the initial target data and the measurement data. The method includes generating, via an artificial intelligence engine and based on the differential data, a machine learning model trained to generate optimized target data.

CROSS-REFERENCE

This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/739,906 filed May 9, 2022, titled “Systems and Methods for Using Machine Learning to Control an Electromechanical Device Used for Prehabilitation, Rehabilitation, and/or Exercise”, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/150,938, filed Jan. 15, 2021, now U.S. Pat. No. 11,325,005, titled “Systems and Methods for Using Machine Learning to Control an Electromechanical Device Used for Prehabilitation, Rehabilitation, and/or Exercise”, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/021,895, filed Sep. 15, 2020, now U.S. Pat. No. 11,071,597, titled “Telemedicine for Orthopedic Treatment”, which claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/910,232, filed Oct. 3, 2019, titled “Telemedicine for Orthopedic Treatment”, the entire disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes.

This application also claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/248,616, filed Sep. 27, 2021, titled “Method and System for Using Sensors to Optimize a User Treatment Plan in a Telemedicine Environment”, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes.

BACKGROUND

Remote medical assistance, or telemedicine, may aid a patient in performing various aspects of a rehabilitation regimen for a body part. The patient may use a patient interface in communication with an assistant interface for receiving the remote medical assistance via audio, visual, and/or audiovisual communications.

SUMMARY

An aspect of the disclosed embodiments includes a method for optimizing at least one exercise for a first user. An exercise apparatus may be configured to enable the first user to perform the at least one exercise. The method may comprise receiving first user data. The first user data may include attribute data associated with the first user and outcome data associated with the exercise. The method may comprise generating, based on the first user data, initial target data. The initial target data may be associated with at least one of the first user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise. The method may comprise receiving measurement data associated with at least one of the first user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise. The measurement data may be associated with one or more sensors. The method may comprise determining differential data. The determining may be based on one or more differences between the initial target data and the measurement data. The method may comprise generating, via an artificial intelligence engine and based on the differential data, a machine learning model trained to generate optimized target data.

Another aspect of the disclosed embodiments comprises a system for optimizing at least one exercise for a first user. An exercise apparatus may be configured to enable the first user to perform the at least one exercise. The system may comprise a processing device. The system may comprise a memory including instructions that, when executed by the processing device, cause the processing device to receive first user data. The first user data may include attribute data associated with the first user and outcome data associated with the exercise. The instructions may cause the processing device to generate, based on the first user data, initial target data. The initial target data may be associated with at least one of the first user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise. The instructions may cause the processing device to receive measurement data associated with at least one of the first user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise. The measurement data may be associated with one or more sensors. The instructions may cause the processing device to determine differential data. The determining may be based on one or more differences between the initial target data and the measurement data. The instructions may cause the processing device to generate, via an artificial intelligence engine and based on the differential data, a machine learning model trained to generate optimized target data.

Another aspect of the disclosed embodiments comprises a tangible, non-transitory machine-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed, cause a processing device to perform any of the operations, steps, functions, and/or methods disclosed herein.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The disclosure is best understood from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is emphasized that, according to common practice, the various features of the drawings are not to-scale. On the contrary, the dimensions of the various features are arbitrarily expanded or reduced for clarity.

FIG. 1 generally illustrates a block diagram of an embodiment of a computer-implemented system for managing a treatment plan according to the principles of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 generally illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of an exercise apparatus according to the principles of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 generally illustrates a perspective view of a pedal of the exercise apparatus of FIG. 2 according to the principles of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 generally illustrates a perspective view of a person using the exercise apparatus of FIG. 2 according to the principles of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 generally illustrates an example embodiment of an overview display of an assistant interface according to the principles of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 generally illustrates an example block diagram of training a machine learning model to output, based on data pertaining to the patient, a treatment plan for the patient according to the principles of the present disclosure.

FIG. 7 generally illustrates an embodiment of an overview display of the assistant interface presenting recommended treatment plans and excluded treatment plans in real-time during a telemedicine session according to the principles of the present disclosure.

FIG. 8 generally illustrates an embodiment of the overview display of the assistant interface presenting, in real-time during a telemedicine session, recommended treatment plans that have changed as a result of patient data changing according to the principles of the present disclosure.

FIG. 9 is a flow diagram generally illustrating a method for optimizing at least one exercise according to the principles of the present disclosure.

FIG. 10 is a flow diagram generally illustrating a method for optimizing sensor position based on information from one or more networked sensors according to the principles of the present disclosure.

FIG. 11 generally illustrates an embodiment of the overview display of the patient interface presenting, in real-time, recommended positions for sensors to be placed according to the principles of the present disclosure.

FIG. 12 generally illustrates a computer system according to the principles of the present disclosure.

NOTATION AND NOMENCLATURE

Various terms are used to refer to particular system components. Different companies may refer to a component by different names—this document does not intend to distinguish between components that differ in name but not function. In the following discussion and in the claims, the terms “including” and “comprising” are used in an open-ended fashion, and thus should be interpreted to mean “including, but not limited to . . . .” Also, the term “couple” or “couples” is intended to mean either an indirect or direct connection. Thus, if a first device couples to a second device, that connection may be through a direct connection or through an indirect connection via other devices and connections.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only, and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance in the particular order discussed or illustrated, unless specifically identified as an order of performance. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed.

The terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections; however, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or section from another region, layer, or section. Terms such as “first,” “second,” and other numerical terms, when used herein, do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer, or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer, or section without departing from the teachings of the example embodiments. The phrase “at least one of,” when used with a list of items, means that different combinations of one or more of the listed items may be used, and only one item in the list may be needed. For example, “at least one of: A, B, and C” includes any of the following combinations: A, B, C, A and B, A and C, B and C, and A and B and C. In another example, the phrase “one or more” when used with a list of items means there may be one item or any suitable number of items exceeding one.

Spatially relative terms, such as “inner,” “outer,” “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper,” “top,” “bottom,” and the like, may be used herein. These spatially relative terms can be used for ease of description to describe one element's or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. The spatially relative terms may also be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use, or operation, in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptions used herein interpreted accordingly.

A “treatment plan” may include one or more treatment protocols, and each treatment protocol includes one or more treatment sessions. Each treatment session comprises several session periods, with each session period including a particular exercise for treating the body part of the patient. For example, a treatment plan for post-operative rehabilitation after a knee surgery may include an initial treatment protocol with twice daily stretching sessions for the first 3 days after surgery and a more intensive treatment protocol with active exercise sessions performed 4 times per day starting 4 days after surgery. A treatment plan may also include information pertaining to a medical procedure to perform on the patient, a treatment protocol for the patient using an exercise apparatus, a diet regimen for the patient, a medication regimen for the patient, a sleep regimen for the patient, additional regimens, or some combination thereof.

The terms telemedicine, telehealth, telemed, teletherapeutic, remote medicine, etc. may be used interchangeably herein. The term “condition” may be used to refer to a disease or other attribute of the user.

As used herein, the term healthcare professional may include a medical professional (e.g., such as a doctor, a nurse, a therapist, and the like), an exercise professional (e.g., such as a coach, a trainer, a nutritionist, and the like), or another professional sharing at least one of medical and exercise attributes (e.g., such as an exercise physiologist, a physical therapist, an occupational therapist, and the like). As used herein, and without limiting the foregoing, a “healthcare professional” may be a human being, a robot, a virtual assistant, a virtual assistant in virtual and/or augmented reality, or an artificially intelligent entity, such entity including a software program, integrated software and hardware, or hardware alone.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following discussion is directed to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Although one or more of these embodiments may be preferred, the embodiments disclosed should not be interpreted, or otherwise used, as limiting the scope of the disclosure, including the claims. In addition, one skilled in the art will understand that the following description has broad application, and the discussion of any embodiment is meant only to be exemplary of that embodiment, and not intended to intimate that the scope of the disclosure, including the claims, is limited to that embodiment.

Determining a treatment plan for a patient having certain characteristics (e.g., vital-sign or other measurements; performance; demographic; geographic; diagnostic; measurement- or test-based; medically historic; behavioral historic; cognitive; etiologic; cohort-associative; differentially diagnostic; surgical, physically therapeutic, pharmacologic and other treatment(s) recommended; etc.) may be a technically challenging problem. For example, a multitude of information may be considered when determining a treatment plan, which may result in inefficiencies and inaccuracies in the treatment plan selection process. In a rehabilitative setting, some of the multitude of information considered may include characteristics of the patient such as personal information, performance information, and measurement information. The personal information may include, e.g., demographic, psychographic or other information, such as an age, a weight, a gender, a height, a body mass index, a medical condition, a familial medication history, an injury, a medical procedure, a medication prescribed, or some combination thereof. The performance information may include, e.g., an elapsed time of using an exercise apparatus, an amount of force exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus, a range of motion achieved on the exercise apparatus, a movement speed of a portion of the exercise apparatus, an indication of a plurality of pain levels using the exercise apparatus, or some combination thereof. The measurement information may include, e.g., a vital sign, a respiration rate, a heartrate, a temperature, a blood pressure, or some combination thereof. It may be desirable to process the characteristics of a multitude of patients, the treatment plans performed for those patients, and the results of the treatment plans for those patients.

Further, another technical problem may involve distally treating, via a computing device during a telemedicine or telehealth session, a patient from a location different than a location at which the patient is located. An additional technical problem is controlling or enabling the control of, from the different location, an exercise apparatus used by the patient at the location at which the patient is located. Oftentimes, when a patient undergoes rehabilitative surgery (e.g., knee surgery), a physical therapist or other medical professional may prescribe an exercise apparatus to the patient to use to perform a treatment protocol at their residence or any mobile location or temporary domicile. A medical professional may refer to a doctor, physician assistant, nurse, chiropractor, dentist, physical therapist, acupuncturist, physical trainer, or the like. A medical professional may refer to any person with a credential, license, degree, or the like in the field of medicine, physical therapy, rehabilitation, or the like.

When the healthcare professional is located in a different location from the patient and the exercise apparatus, it may be technically challenging for the healthcare professional to monitor the patient's actual progress (as opposed to relying on the patient's word about their progress) using the exercise apparatus, modify the treatment plan according to the patient's progress, adapt the exercise apparatus to the personal characteristics of the patient as the patient performs the treatment plan, and the like.

Additionally, or alternatively, the two or more healthcare professionals may treat the patient (e.g., for the same condition, different conditions, related conditions, and the like). For example, an orthopedic surgeon, a physical therapist, and/or one or more other healthcare professionals may cooperatively or independent treat or be responsible for treatment of the patient for the same condition or a related condition. Such healthcare professionals may be located remotely from the patient and/or one another. Accordingly, systems and methods, such as those described herein, that coordinate schedules of the two or more healthcare professionals to provide treatment to the patient via a telemedicine session, may be desirable.

Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to using artificial intelligence and/or machine learning to assign patients to cohorts and to dynamically control an exercise apparatus based on the assignment during an adaptive telemedical session. In some embodiments, numerous treatment apparatuses may be provided to patients. The exercise apparatuses may be used by the patients to perform treatment plans in their residences, at a gym, at a rehabilitative center, at a hospital, or any suitable location, including permanent or temporary domiciles.

In some embodiments, the systems and methods described herein may be configured for optimizing at least one exercise for a first user. An exercise apparatus may be configured to enable the first user to perform the at least one exercise. In some embodiments, the systems and methods described herein may be configured to receive first user data. The first user data may include attribute data associated with the first user and outcome data associated with the exercise.

In some embodiments, the systems and methods described herein may be configured to generate, based on the first user data, initial target data. The initial target data may be associated with at least one of the first user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise.

In some embodiments, the systems and methods described herein may be configured to receive measurement data associated with at least one of the first user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise. The measurement data may be associated with one or more sensors.

In some embodiments, the systems and methods described herein may be configured to determine differential data. The determining may be based on one or more differences between the initial target data and the measurement data.

In some embodiments, the systems and methods described herein may be configured to generate, via an artificial intelligence engine and based on the differential data, a machine learning model trained to generate optimized target data. The differential data may be further based on one or more differences between the measurement data and statistical data. The statistical data may be associated with at least one of the first user, a second user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise. The measurement data may be received in real-time or near real-time. The outcome data may be based on a selection by the first user. Based on the machine learning model, the outcome data may be generated by the artificial intelligence engine. The outcome data may include at least one of a duration of the exercise, a weight, a number of repetitions, a respiration rate of the first user, a heartrate of the first user, a reaction time, a perspiration rate of the first user, an amount of force exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus, a range of motion achieved on the exercise apparatus, a pressure exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus, a movement speed of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a movement acceleration of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a movement jerk of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a torque level of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a measurement pertaining to an attribute of a second user, and any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the systems and methods described herein may be configured to control, based on the optimized target data, the exercise apparatus.

In some embodiments, the systems and methods described herein may be configured to transmit to an interface of the exercise apparatus, a message based on at least one of the differential data and the optimized target data.

In some embodiments, the systems and methods for transmitting the message may be configured to transmit, to the exercise apparatus, a signal. The signal may comprise the optimized target data. The optimized target data may include a modification to an operating state of the exercise apparatus.

In some embodiments, the systems and methods described herein may be configured to receive, from apparatus sensors associated with the exercise apparatus, apparatus sensor data associated with an attribute of the exercise apparatus. The measurement data may comprise the apparatus sensor data.

In some embodiments, the systems and methods described herein may be configured to position a first user sensor in an environment proximate to the first user.

In some embodiments, the systems and methods described herein may be configured to position a second user sensor adjacent to the first user. The second user sensor may be in communication with the first user sensor.

In some embodiments, the systems and methods described herein may be configured to receive, from at least one of the first and second user sensors, user sensor data associated with an attribute of the user. The measurement data may comprise the user sensor data.

In some embodiments, the systems and methods described herein may be configured to transmit to an interface of the exercise apparatus, a message to adjust a position of one or more of the first and second user sensors. The message may be based on at least one of the differential data, the initial target data, the user sensor data, and the optimized target data. The attribute of the exercise apparatus may comprise at least one of a resistance, a number of rotations per minute, a time, a weight, a number of repetitions, a force, a pressure, a movement speed of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a movement acceleration of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a movement jerk of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a torque level of a portion of the exercise apparatus, and any combination thereof.

The attribute of the first user may comprise at least one of a measurement of a vital sign of the first user, a respiration rate of the first user, a heartrate of the first user, a heart rhythm of a first user, an oxygen saturation level of the first user, a sugar level of the first user, a composition of blood of the first user, cerebral activity of the first user, cognitive activity of the first user, a lung capacity of the first user, a temperature of the first user, a blood pressure of the first user, an eye movement of the first user, a degree of dilation of an eye of the first user, a reaction time, a sound produced by the first user, a perspiration rate of the first user, an elapsed time of using the exercise apparatus, an amount of force exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus, a range of motion achieved on the exercise apparatus, a movement speed of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a pressure exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus, a movement acceleration of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a movement jerk of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a torque level of a portion of the exercise apparatus, and an indication of a plurality of pain levels experienced by the first user when using the exercise apparatus. The message may comprise instructions to adjust a position of one or more of the first and second user sensors.

In some embodiments, the exercise apparatuses may be communicatively coupled to a server. Characteristics of the patients, including the treatment data may be collected before, during, and/or after the patients perform the treatment plans. For example, any or each of personal information, the performance information, and the measurement information may be collected before, during, and/or after the person performs the treatment plans. The results (e.g., improved performance or decreased performance) of performing each exercise may be collected from the exercise apparatus throughout the treatment plan and after the treatment plan is performed. The parameters, settings, configurations, etc. (e.g., position of pedal, amount of resistance, etc.) of the exercise apparatus may be collected before, during, and/or after the treatment plan is performed.

Each characteristic of the patient, each result, and each parameter, setting, configuration, etc. may be timestamped and may be correlated with a particular step in the treatment plan. Such a technique may enable determining which steps in the treatment plan lead to desired results (e.g., improved muscle strength, range of motion, etc.) and which steps lead to diminishing returns (e.g., continuing to exercise after 3 minutes actually delays or harms recovery).

Data may be collected from the exercise apparatuses and/or any suitable computing device (e.g., computing devices where personal information is entered, such as a clinician interface or patient interface) over time as the patients use the exercise apparatuses to perform the various treatment plans. The data that may be collected may include the characteristics of the patients, the treatment plans performed by the patients, and the results of the treatment plans.

In some embodiments, the data may be processed to group certain people into cohorts. The people may be grouped by people having certain or selected similar characteristics, treatment plans, and results of performing the treatment plans. For example, athletic people having no medical conditions who perform a treatment plan (e.g., use the exercise apparatus for 30 minutes a day 5 times a week for 3 weeks) and who fully recover may be grouped into a first cohort. Older people who are classified obese and who perform a treatment plan (e.g., use the treatment plan for 10 minutes a day 3 times a week for 4 weeks) and who improve their range of motion by 75 percent may be grouped into a second cohort.

In some embodiments, an artificial intelligence engine may include one or more machine learning models that are trained using the cohorts. For example, the one or more machine learning models may be trained to receive an input of characteristics of a new patient and to output a treatment plan for the patient that results in a desired result. The machine learning models may match a pattern between the characteristics of the new patient and at least one patient of the patients included in a particular cohort. When a pattern is matched, the machine learning models may assign the new patient to the particular cohort and select the treatment plan associated with the at least one patient. The artificial intelligence engine may be configured to control, distally and based on the treatment plan, the exercise apparatus while the new patient uses the exercise apparatus to perform the treatment plan.

As may be appreciated, the characteristics of the new patient may change as the new patient uses the exercise apparatus to perform the treatment plan. For example, the performance of the patient may improve quicker than expected for people in the cohort to which the new patient is currently assigned. Accordingly, the machine learning models may be trained to dynamically reassign, based on the changed characteristics, the new patient to a different cohort that includes people having characteristics similar to the now-changed characteristics as the new patient. For example, a clinically obese patient may lose weight and no longer meet the weight criterion for the initial cohort, result in the patient's being reassigned to a different cohort with a different weight criterion. A different treatment plan may be selected for the new patient, and the exercise apparatus may be controlled, distally and based on the different treatment plan, the exercise apparatus while the new patient uses the exercise apparatus to perform the treatment plan. Such techniques may provide the technical solution of distally controlling an exercise apparatus. Further, the techniques may lead to faster recovery times and/or better results for the patients because the treatment plan that most accurately fits their characteristics is selected and implemented, in real-time, at any given moment. “Real-time” may also refer to near real-time, which may be less than 10 seconds. As described herein, the term “results” may refer to medical results or medical outcomes. Results and outcomes may refer to responses to medical actions.

Depending on what result is desired, the artificial intelligence engine may be trained to output several treatment plans. For example, one result may include recovering to a threshold level (e.g., 75% range of motion) in a fastest amount of time, while another result may include fully recovering (e.g., 100% range of motion) regardless of the amount of time. The data obtained from the patients and sorted into cohorts may indicate that a first treatment plan provides the first result for people with characteristics similar to the patient's, and that a second treatment plan provides the second result for people with characteristics similar to the patient.

Further, the artificial intelligence engine may also be trained to output treatment plans that are not optimal or sub-optimal or even inappropriate (all referred to, without limitation, as “excluded treatment plans”) for the patient. For example, if a patient has high blood pressure, a particular exercise may not be approved or suitable for the patient as it may put the patient at unnecessary risk or even induce a hypertensive crisis and, accordingly, that exercise may be flagged in the excluded treatment plan for the patient.

In some embodiments, the treatment plans and/or excluded treatment plans may be presented, during a telemedicine or telehealth session, to a medical professional. The medical professional may select a particular treatment plan for the patient to cause that treatment plan to be transmitted to the patient and/or to control, based on the treatment plan, the exercise apparatus. In some embodiments, to facilitate telehealth or telemedicine applications, including remote diagnoses, determination of treatment plans and rehabilitative and/or pharmacologic prescriptions, the artificial intelligence engine may receive and/or operate distally from the patient and the exercise apparatus. In such cases, the recommended treatment plans and/or excluded treatment plans may be presented simultaneously with a video of the patient in real-time or near real-time during a telemedicine or telehealth session on a user interface of a computing device of a medical professional. The video may also be accompanied by audio, text and other multimedia information. Real-time may refer to less than or equal to 2 seconds. Near real-time may refer to any interaction of a sufficiently short time to enable two individuals to engage in a dialogue via such user interface, and will generally be less than 10 seconds but greater than 2 seconds.

Presenting the treatment plans generated by the artificial intelligence engine concurrently with a presentation of the patient video may provide an enhanced user interface because the medical professional may continue to visually and/or otherwise communicate with the patient while also reviewing the treatment plans on the same user interface. The enhanced user interface may improve the medical professional's experience using the computing device and may encourage the medical professional to reuse the user interface. Such a technique may also reduce computing resources (e.g., processing, memory, network) because the medical professional does not have to switch to another user interface screen to enter a query for a treatment plan to recommend based on the characteristics of the patient. The artificial intelligence engine provides, dynamically on the fly, the treatment plans and excluded treatment plans.

In some embodiments, the exercise apparatus may be adaptive and/or personalized because its properties, configurations, and positions may be adapted to the needs of a particular patient. For example, the pedals may be dynamically adjusted on the fly (e.g., via a telemedicine session or based on programmed configurations in response to certain measurements being detected) to increase or decrease a range of motion to comply with a treatment plan designed for the user. In some embodiments, a medical professional may adapt, remotely during a telemedicine session, the exercise apparatus to the needs of the patient by causing a control instruction to be transmitted from a server to treatment apparatus. Such adaptive nature may improve the results of recovery for a patient, furthering the goals of personalized medicine, and enabling personalization of the treatment plan on a per-individual basis.

A technical problem may occur which relates to the information pertaining to the patient's medical condition being received in disparate formats. For example, a server may receive the information pertaining to a medical condition of the patient from one or more sources (e.g., from an electronic medical record (EMR) system, application programming interface (API), or any suitable system that has information pertaining to the medical condition of the patient). That is, some sources used by various healthcare professionals may be installed on their local computing devices and may use proprietary formats. Accordingly, some embodiments of the present disclosure may use an API to obtain, via interfaces exposed by APIs used by the sources, the formats used by the sources. In some embodiments, when information is received from the sources, the API may map, translate and/or convert the format used by the sources to a standardized format used by the artificial intelligence engine. Further, the information mapped, translated and/or converted to the standardized format used by the artificial intelligence engine may be stored in a database accessed by the artificial intelligence engine when performing any of the techniques disclosed herein. Using the information mapped, translated and/or converted to a standardized format may enable the more accurate determination of the procedures to perform for the patient and/or a billing sequence.

To that end, the standardized information may enable the generation of treatment plans and/or billing sequences having a particular format configured to be processed by various applications (e.g., telehealth). For example, applications, such as telehealth applications, may be executing on various computing devices of medical professionals and/or patients. The applications (e.g., standalone or web-based) may be provided by a server and may be configured to process data according to a format in which the treatment plans are implemented. Accordingly, the disclosed embodiments may provide a technical solution by (i) receiving, from various sources (e.g., EMR systems), information in non-standardized and/or different formats; (ii) standardizing the information; and (iii) generating, based on the standardized information, treatment plans having standardized formats capable of being processed by applications (e.g., telehealth applications) executing on computing devices of medical professional and/or patients.

FIG. 1 generally illustrates a block diagram of a computer-implemented system 10, hereinafter called “the system” for managing a treatment plan. Managing the treatment plan may include using an artificial intelligence engine to recommend treatment plans and/or provide excluded treatment plans that should not be recommended to a patient.

The system 10 also includes a server 30 configured to store (e.g., write to an associated memory) and to provide data related to managing the treatment plan. The server 30 may include one or more computers and may take the form of a distributed and/or virtualized computer or computers. The server 30 also includes a first communication interface 32 configured to communicate with the clinician interface 20 via a first network 34. In some embodiments, the first network 34 may include wired and/or wireless network connections such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, Near-Field Communications (NFC), cellular data network, etc. The server 30 includes a first processor 36 and a first machine-readable storage memory 38, which may be called a “memory” for short, holding first instructions 40 for performing the various actions of the server 30 for execution by the first processor 36. The server 30 is configured to store data regarding the treatment plan. For example, the memory 38 includes a system data store 42 configured to hold system data, such as data pertaining to treatment plans for treating one or more patients. The server 30 is also configured to store data regarding performance by a patient in following a treatment plan. For example, the memory 38 includes a patient data store 44 configured to hold patient data, such as data pertaining to the one or more patients, including data representing each patient's performance within the treatment plan.

Additionally or alternatively, the characteristics (e.g., personal, performance, measurement, etc.) of the people, the treatment plans followed by the people, the level of compliance with the treatment plans, and the results of the treatment plans may use correlations and other statistical or probabilistic measures to enable the partitioning of or to partition the treatment plans into different patient cohort-equivalent databases in the patient data store 44. For example, the data for a first cohort of first patients having a first similar injury, a first similar medical condition, a first similar medical procedure performed, a first treatment plan followed by the first patient, and a first result of the treatment plan may be stored in a first patient database. The data for a second cohort of second patients having a second similar injury, a second similar medical condition, a second similar medical procedure performed, a second treatment plan followed by the second patient, and a second result of the treatment plan may be stored in a second patient database. Any single characteristic or any combination of characteristics may be used to separate the cohorts of patients. In some embodiments, the different cohorts of patients may be stored in different partitions or volumes of the same database. There is no specific limit to the number of different cohorts of patients allowed, other than as limited by mathematical combinatoric and/or partition theory.

This characteristic data, treatment plan data, and results data may be obtained from numerous treatment apparatuses and/or computing devices and/or digital storage media over time and stored in the data store 44. The characteristic data, treatment plan data, and results data may be correlated in the patient-cohort databases in the patient data store 44. The characteristics of the people may include personal information, performance information, and/or measurement information.

In addition to the historical information about other people stored in the patient cohort-equivalent databases, real-time or near-real-time information based on the current patient's characteristics about a current patient being treated may be stored in an appropriate patient cohort-equivalent database. The characteristics of the patient may be determined to match or be similar to the characteristics of another person in a particular cohort (e.g., cohort A) and the patient may be assigned to that cohort.

In some embodiments, the server 30 may execute an artificial intelligence (AI) engine 11 that uses one or more machine learning models 13 to perform at least one of the embodiments disclosed herein. The server 30 may include a training engine 9 capable of generating the one or more machine learning models 13. The machine learning models 13 may be trained to assign people to certain cohorts based on their characteristics, select treatment plans using real-time and historical data correlations involving patient cohort-equivalents, and control an exercise apparatus 70, among other things. The machine learning models 13 may be trained to generate, based on data associated with a diagnosis of users, initial treatment plans to be performed on the exercise apparatus 70 by the users. For example, the machine learning models 13 may be trained to provide a visual stimulus, audio stimulus, or haptic stimulus.

The machine learning models 13 may also be configured, for example, to display on a user interface or otherwise inform the user of a goal for the day, where the goal is dependent upon the generated treatment plan. For example, the machine learning models may be configured to request a measurement of a vital sign of the user, a respiration rate of the user, a heartrate of the user, a heart rhythm of a user, an oxygen saturation level of the user, a sugar level of the user, a composition of blood of the user, cerebral activity of the user, cognitive activity of the user, a lung capacity of the user, a temperature of the user, a blood pressure of the user, an eye movement of the user, a degree of dilation of an eye of the user, a reaction time, a sound produced by the user, a perspiration rate of the user, an elapsed time of using the exercise apparatus 70, an amount of force exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a range of motion achieved on the exercise apparatus 70, a movement speed of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a pressure exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a movement acceleration of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a movement jerk of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a torque level of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, and an indication of a plurality of pain levels experienced by the user when using the exercise apparatus 70. The requested metric may require an input of sensor data or, in some embodiment, may only require manual entry by the user. In some embodiments, the metrics that the machine learning models 13 are trained to monitor are related to the underlying condition or attribute of the user. In other embodiments, the metric that the machine learning models 13 are trained to monitor are related to an underlying condition of the user.

The one or more machine learning models 13 may be generated by the training engine 9 and may be implemented in computer instructions executable by one or more processing devices of the training engine 9 and/or the servers 30. To generate the one or more machine learning models 13, the training engine 9 may train the one or more machine learning models 13. The one or more machine learning models 13 may be used by the artificial intelligence engine 11.

The training engine 9 may be a rackmount server, a router computer, a personal computer, a portable digital assistant, a smartphone, a laptop computer, a tablet computer, a netbook, a desktop computer, an Internet of Things (IoT) device, any other suitable computing device, or a combination thereof. The training engine 9 may be cloud-based or a real-time software platform, and it may include privacy software or protocols, and/or security software or protocols.

To train the one or more machine learning models 13, the training engine 9 may use a training data set of a corpus of the characteristics (e.g., medical diagnoses, attributes, a measurement of a vital sign of the user, a respiration rate of the user, a heartrate of the user, a heart rhythm of a user, an oxygen saturation level of the user, a sugar level of the user, a composition of blood of the user, cerebral activity of the user, cognitive activity of the user, a lung capacity of the user, a temperature of the user, a blood pressure of the user, an eye movement of the user, a degree of dilation of an eye of the user, a reaction time, a sound produced by the user, a perspiration rate of the user, an elapsed time of using the exercise apparatus 70, an amount of force exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a range of motion achieved on the exercise apparatus 70, a movement speed of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a pressure exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a movement acceleration of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a movement jerk of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a torque level of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, an indication of a plurality of pain levels experienced by the user when using the exercise apparatus 70, etc.) of the people that used the exercise apparatus 70 to perform treatment plans, the details (e.g., treatment protocol including exercises, amount of time to perform the exercises, how often to perform the exercises, a schedule of exercises, parameters/configurations/settings of the exercise apparatus 70 throughout each step of the treatment plan, etc.) of the treatment plans performed by the people using the exercise apparatus 70, and the results of the treatment plans performed by the people. The one or more machine learning models 13 may be trained to match patterns of characteristics of a patient with characteristics of other people in assigned to a particular cohort. The term “match” may refer to an exact match, a correlative match, a substantial match, etc. The one or more machine learning models 13 may be trained to receive the characteristics of a patient as input, map the characteristics to characteristics of people assigned to a cohort, and select a treatment plan from that cohort. The one or more machine learning models 13 may also be trained to control, based on the treatment plan, treatment apparatus 70. The one or more machine learning models 13 may also be trained to provide one or more treatment plan options to a healthcare professional to select from and to control the exercise apparatus 70.

Different machine learning models 13 may be trained to recommend different treatment plans for different desired results. For example, one machine learning model may be trained to recommend treatment plans for most effective recovery, while another machine learning model may be trained to recommend treatment plans based on speed of recovery.

Using training data that includes training inputs and corresponding target outputs, the one or more machine learning models 13 may refer to model artifacts created by the training engine 9. The training engine 9 may find patterns in the training data wherein such patterns map the training input to the target output, and generate the machine learning models 13 that capture these patterns. In some embodiments, the artificial intelligence engine 11, the database 33, and/or the training engine 9 may reside on another component (e.g., assistant interface 94, clinician interface 20, etc.) depicted in FIG. 1 .

The one or more machine learning models 13 may comprise, e.g., a single level of linear or non-linear operations (e.g., a support vector machine [SVM]) or the machine learning models 13 may be a deep network, i.e., a machine learning model comprising multiple levels of non-linear operations. Examples of deep networks are neural networks including generative adversarial networks, convolutional neural networks, recurrent neural networks with one or more hidden layers, and fully connected neural networks (e.g., each neuron may transmit its output signal to the input of the remaining neurons, as well as to itself). For example, the machine learning model may include numerous layers and/or hidden layers that perform calculations (e.g., dot products) using various neurons.

The system 10 also includes a patient interface 50 configured to communicate information to a patient and to receive feedback from the patient. Specifically, the patient interface includes an input device 52 and an output device 54, which may be collectively called a patient user interface 52, 54. The input device 52 may include one or more devices, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a touch screen input, a gesture sensor, and/or a microphone and processor configured for voice recognition. The output device 54 may take one or more different forms including, for example, a computer monitor or display screen on a tablet, smartphone, or a smart watch. The output device 54 may include other hardware and/or software components such as a projector, virtual reality capability, augmented reality capability, etc. The output device 54 may incorporate various visual, audio, or other presentation technologies. For example, the output device 54 may include a non-visual display, such as an audio signal, which may include spoken language and/or other sounds such as tones, chimes, and/or melodies, which may signal different conditions and/or directions. The output device 54 may comprise one or more different display screens presenting various data and/or interfaces or controls for use by the patient. The output device 54 may include graphics, which may be presented by a web-based interface and/or by a computer program or application (App.). In some embodiments, the patient interface 50 may include functionality provided by or similar to existing voice-based assistants such as Siri by Apple, Alexa by Amazon, Google Assistant, or Bixby by Samsung.

As generally illustrated in FIG. 1 , the patient interface 50 includes a second communication interface 56, which may also be called a remote communication interface configured to communicate with the server 30 and/or the clinician interface 20 via a second network 58. In some embodiments, the second network 58 may include a local area network (LAN), such as an Ethernet network. In some embodiments, the second network 58 may include the Internet, and communications between the patient interface 50 and the server 30 and/or the clinician interface 20 may be secured via encryption, such as, for example, by using a virtual private network (VPN). In some embodiments, the second network 58 may include wired and/or wireless network connections such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, Near-Field Communications (NFC), cellular data network, etc. In some embodiments, the second network 58 may be the same as and/or operationally coupled to the first network 34.

The patient interface 50 includes a second processor 60 and a second machine-readable storage memory 62 holding second instructions 64 for execution by the second processor 60 for performing various actions of patient interface 50. The second machine-readable storage memory 62 also includes a local data store 66 configured to hold data, such as data pertaining to a treatment plan and/or patient data, such as data representing a patient's performance within a treatment plan. The patient interface 50 also includes a local communication interface 68 configured to communicate with various devices for use by the patient in the vicinity of the patient interface 50. The local communication interface 68 may include wired and/or wireless communications. In some embodiments, the local communication interface 68 may include a local wireless network such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, Near-Field Communications (NFC), cellular data network, etc.

The system 10 also includes an exercise apparatus 70 configured to be manipulated by the patient and/or to manipulate a body part of the patient for performing activities according to the treatment plan. In some embodiments, the exercise apparatus 70 may take the form of an exercise and rehabilitation apparatus configured to perform and/or to aid in the performance of a rehabilitation regimen, which may be an orthopedic rehabilitation regimen, and the treatment includes rehabilitation of a body part of the patient, such as a joint or a bone or a muscle group. The exercise apparatus 70 may be any suitable medical, rehabilitative, therapeutic, etc. apparatus configured to be controlled distally via another computing device to treat a patient and/or exercise the patient. The exercise apparatus 70 may be an electromechanical machine including one or more weights, an electromechanical bicycle, an electromechanical spin-wheel, a smart-mirror, a treadmill, an interactive environment system or the like. The body part may include, for example, a spine, a hand, a foot, a knee, or a shoulder. The body part may include a part of a joint, a bone, or a muscle group, such as one or more vertebrae, a tendon, or a ligament. As generally illustrated in FIG. 1 , the exercise apparatus 70 includes a controller 72, which may include one or more processors, computer memory, and/or other components. The exercise apparatus 70 also includes a fourth communication interface 74 configured to communicate with the patient interface 50 via the local communication interface 68. The exercise apparatus 70 also includes one or more internal sensors 76 and an actuator 78, such as a motor. The actuator 78 may be used, for example, for moving the patient's body part and/or for resisting forces by the patient.

The internal sensors 76 may measure one or more operating characteristics of the exercise apparatus 70 such as, for example, a force, a position, a speed, and/or a velocity. In some embodiments, the internal sensors 76 may include a position sensor configured to measure at least one of a linear motion or an angular motion of a body part of the patient. For example, an internal sensor 76 in the form of a position sensor may measure a distance that the patient is able to move a part of the exercise apparatus 70, where such distance may correspond to a range of motion that the patient's body part is able to achieve. In some embodiments, the internal sensors 76 may include a force sensor configured to measure a force applied by the patient. For example, an internal sensor 76 in the form of a force sensor may measure a force or weight the patient is able to apply, using a particular body part, to the exercise apparatus 70.

The system 10 generally illustrated in FIG. 1 also includes an ambulation sensor 82, which communicates with the server 30 via the local communication interface 68 of the patient interface 50. The ambulation sensor 82 may track and store a number of steps taken by the patient. In some embodiments, the ambulation sensor 82 may take the form of a wristband, wristwatch, or smart watch. In some embodiments, the ambulation sensor 82 may be integrated within a phone, such as a smartphone.

The system 10 generally illustrated in FIG. 1 also includes a goniometer 84, which communicates with the server 30 via the local communication interface 68 of the patient interface 50. The goniometer 84 measures an angle of the patient's body part. For example, the goniometer 84 may measure the angle of flex of a patient's knee or elbow or shoulder.

The system 10 generally illustrated in FIG. 1 also includes a pressure sensor 86, which communicates with the server 30 via the local communication interface 68 of the patient interface 50. The pressure sensor 86 measures an amount of pressure or weight applied by a body part of the patient. For example, pressure sensor 86 may measure an amount of force applied by a patient's foot when pedaling a stationary bike.

The system 10 generally illustrated in FIG. 1 also includes a supervisory interface 90 which may be similar or identical to the clinician interface 20. In some embodiments, the supervisory interface 90 may have enhanced functionality beyond what is provided on the clinician interface 20. The supervisory interface 90 may be configured for use by a person having responsibility for the treatment plan, such as an orthopedic surgeon.

The system 10 generally illustrated in FIG. 1 also includes a reporting interface 92 which may be similar or identical to the clinician interface 20. In some embodiments, the reporting interface 92 may have less functionality from what is provided on the clinician interface 20. For example, the reporting interface 92 may not have the ability to modify a treatment plan. Such a reporting interface 92 may be used, for example, by a biller to determine the use of the system 10 for billing purposes. In another example, the reporting interface 92 may not have the ability to display patient identifiable information, presenting only pseudonymized data and/or anonymized data for certain data fields concerning a data subject and/or for certain data fields concerning a quasi-identifier of the data subject. Such a reporting interface 92 may be used, for example, by a researcher to determine various effects of a treatment plan on different patients.

The system 10 includes an assistant interface 94 a healthcare professional, such as those described herein, to remotely communicate with the patient interface 50 and/or the exercise apparatus 70. Such remote communications may enable the assistant to provide assistance or guidance to a patient using the system 10. More specifically, the assistant interface 94 is configured to communicate a telemedicine signal 96, 97, 98 a, 98 b, 99 a, 99 b with the patient interface 50 via a network connection such as, for example, via the first network 34 and/or the second network 58. The telemedicine signal 96, 97, 98 a, 98 b, 99 a, 99 b comprises one of an audio signal 96, an audiovisual signal 97, an interface control signal 98 a for controlling a function of the patient interface 50, an interface monitor signal 98 b for monitoring a status of the patient interface 50, an apparatus control signal 99 a for changing an operating parameter of the exercise apparatus 70, and/or an apparatus monitor signal 99 b for monitoring a status of the exercise apparatus 70. In some embodiments, each of the control signals 98 a, 99 a may be unidirectional, conveying commands from the assistant interface 94 to the patient interface 50. In some embodiments, in response to successfully receiving a control signal 98 a, 99 a and/or to communicate successful and/or unsuccessful implementation of the requested control action, an acknowledgement message may be sent from the patient interface 50 to the assistant interface 94. In some embodiments, each of the monitor signals 98 b, 99 b may be unidirectional, status-information commands from the patient interface 50 to the assistant interface 94. In some embodiments, an acknowledgement message may be sent from the assistant interface 94 to the patient interface 50 in response to successfully receiving one of the monitor signals 98 b, 99 b.

In some embodiments, the patient interface 50 may be configured as a pass-through for the apparatus control signals 99 a and the apparatus monitor signals 99 b between the exercise apparatus 70 and one or more other devices, such as the assistant interface 94 and/or the server 30. For example, the patient interface 50 may be configured to transmit an apparatus control signal 99 a in response to an apparatus control signal 99 a within the telemedicine signal 96, 97, 98 a, 98 b, 99 a, 99 b from the assistant interface 94.

In some embodiments, the assistant interface 94 may be presented on a shared physical device as the clinician interface 20. For example, the clinician interface 20 may include one or more screens that implement the assistant interface 94. Alternatively or additionally, the clinician interface 20 may include additional hardware components, such as a video camera, a speaker, and/or a microphone, to implement aspects of the assistant interface 94.

In some embodiments, one or more portions of the telemedicine signal 96, 97, 98 a, 98 b, 99 a, 99 b may be generated from a prerecorded source (e.g., an audio recording, a video recording, or an animation) for presentation by the output device 54 of the patient interface 50. For example, a tutorial video may be streamed from the server 30 and presented upon the patient interface 50. Content from the prerecorded source may be requested by the patient via the patient interface 50. Alternatively, via a control on the assistant interface 94, the healthcare professional may cause content from the prerecorded source to be played on the patient interface 50.

The assistant interface 94 includes an assistant input device 22 and an assistant display 24, which may be collectively called an assistant user interface 22, 24. The assistant input device 22 may include one or more of a telephone, a keyboard, a mouse, a trackpad, or a touch screen, for example. Alternatively or additionally, the assistant input device 22 may include one or more microphones. In some embodiments, the one or more microphones may take the form of a telephone handset, headset, or wide-area microphone or microphones configured for the healthcare professional to speak to a patient via the patient interface 50. In some embodiments, assistant input device 22 may be configured to provide voice-based functionalities, with hardware and/or software configured to interpret spoken instructions by the assistant by using the one or more microphones. The assistant input device 22 may include functionality provided by or similar to existing voice-based assistants such as Siri by Apple, Alexa by Amazon, Google Assistant, or Bixby by Samsung. The assistant input device 22 may include other hardware and/or software components. The assistant input device 22 may include one or more general purpose devices and/or special-purpose devices.

The assistant display 24 may take one or more different forms including, for example, a computer monitor or display screen on a tablet, a smartphone, or a smart watch. The assistant display 24 may include other hardware and/or software components such as projectors, virtual reality capabilities, or augmented reality capabilities, etc. The assistant display 24 may incorporate various different visual, audio, or other presentation technologies. For example, the assistant display 24 may include a non-visual display, such as an audio signal, which may include spoken language and/or other sounds such as tones, chimes, melodies, and/or compositions, which may signal different conditions and/or directions. The assistant display 24 may comprise one or more different display screens presenting various data and/or interfaces or controls for use by the healthcare professional. The assistant display 24 may include graphics, which may be presented by a web-based interface and/or by a computer program or application (App.).

In some embodiments, the system 10 may provide computer translation of language from the assistant interface 94 to the patient interface 50 and/or vice-versa. The computer translation of language may include computer translation of spoken language and/or computer translation of text. Additionally or alternatively, the system 10 may provide voice recognition and/or spoken pronunciation of text. For example, the system 10 may convert spoken words to printed text and/or the system 10 may audibly speak language from printed text. The system 10 may be configured to recognize spoken words by any or all of the patient, the clinician, and/or the healthcare professional. In some embodiments, the system 10 may be configured to recognize and react to spoken requests or commands by the patient. For example, in response to a verbal command by the patient (which may be given in any one of several different languages), the system 10 may automatically initiate a telemedicine

In some embodiments, the server 30 may generate aspects of the assistant display 24 for presentation by the assistant interface 94. For example, the server 30 may include a web server configured to generate the display screens for presentation upon the assistant display 24. For example, the artificial intelligence engine 11 may generate recommended treatment plans and/or excluded treatment plans for patients and generate the display screens including those recommended treatment plans and/or external treatment plans for presentation on the assistant display 24 of the assistant interface 94. In some embodiments, the assistant display 24 may be configured to present a virtualized desktop hosted by the server 30. In some embodiments, the server 30 may be configured to communicate with the assistant interface 94 via the first network 34. In some embodiments, the first network 34 may include a local area network (LAN), such as an Ethernet network. In some embodiments, the first network 34 may include the Internet, and communications between the server 30 and the assistant interface 94 may be secured via privacy enhancing technologies, such as, for example, by using encryption over a virtual private network (VPN). Alternatively or additionally, the server 30 may be configured to communicate with the assistant interface 94 via one or more networks independent of the first network 34 and/or other communication means, such as a direct wired or wireless communication channel. In some embodiments, the patient interface 50 and the exercise apparatus 70 may each operate from a patient location geographically separate from a location of the assistant interface 94. For example, the patient interface 50 and the exercise apparatus 70 may be used as part of an in-home rehabilitation system, which may be aided remotely by using the assistant interface 94 at a centralized location, such as a clinic or a call center.

In some embodiments, the assistant interface 94 may be one of several different terminals (e.g., computing devices) that may be grouped together, for example, in one or more call centers or at one or more clinicians' offices. In some embodiments, a plurality of assistant interfaces 94 may be distributed geographically. In some embodiments, a person may work as an healthcare professional remotely from any conventional office infrastructure. Such remote work may be performed, for example, where the assistant interface 94 takes the form of a computer and/or telephone. This remote work functionality may allow for work-from-home arrangements that may include part time and/or flexible work hours for a healthcare professional.

FIGS. 2-3 show an embodiment of an exercise apparatus 70. More specifically, FIG. 2 generally illustrates an exercise apparatus 70 in the form of a stationary cycling machine 100, which may be called a stationary bike, for short. The stationary cycling machine 100 includes a set of pedals 102 each attached to a pedal arm 104 for rotation about an axle 106. In some embodiments, and as generally illustrated in FIG. 2 , the pedals 102 are movable on the pedal arms 104 in order to adjust a range of motion used by the patient in pedaling. For example, the pedals being located inwardly toward the axle 106 corresponds to a smaller range of motion than when the pedals are located outwardly away from the axle 106. One or more pressure sensors 86 is attached to or embedded within one or both of the pedals 102 for measuring an amount of force applied by the patient on a pedal 102. The pressure sensor 86 may communicate wirelessly to the exercise apparatus 70 and/or to the patient interface 50.

FIG. 4 generally illustrated a person (a patient) using the exercise apparatus 70 of FIG. 2 , and generally illustrating sensors and various data parameters connected to a patient interface 50. The example patient interface 50 is a tablet computer or smartphone, or a phablet, such as an iPad, an iPhone, an Android device, or a Surface tablet, which is held manually by the patient. In some other embodiments, the patient interface 50 may be embedded within or attached to the exercise apparatus 70. FIG. 4 generally illustrates the patient wearing the ambulation sensor 82 on his wrist, with a note showing “STEPS TODAY 1355”, indicating that the ambulation sensor 82 has recorded and transmitted that step count to the patient interface 50. FIG. 4 also generally illustrates the patient wearing the goniometer 84 on his right knee, with a note showing “KNEE ANGLE 72°”, indicating that the goniometer 84 is measuring and transmitting that knee angle to the patient interface 50. FIG. 4 also shows a right side of one of the pedals 102 with a pressure sensor 86 showing “FORCE 12.5 lbs.,” indicating that the right pedal pressure sensor 86 is measuring and transmitting that force measurement to the patient interface 50. FIG. 4 also shows a left side of one of the pedals 102 with a pressure sensor 86 showing “FORCE 27 lbs.”, indicating that the left pedal pressure sensor 86 is measuring and transmitting that force measurement to the patient interface 50. FIG. 4 also shows other patient data, such as an indicator of “SESSION TIME 0:04:13”, indicating that the patient has been using the exercise apparatus 70 for 4 minutes and 13 seconds. This session time may be determined by the patient interface 50 based on information received from the exercise apparatus 70. FIG. 4 also generally illustrates an indicator showing “PAIN LEVEL 3”. Such a pain level may be obtained from the patent in response to a solicitation, such as a question, presented upon the patient interface 50.

In some embodiments, the one or more sensors

Additionally or alternatively, one of more remote sensing devices 108 may be spaced from the user for remotely detecting vital signs of the user. The one or more remote sensing devices 108 may include any one of or a combination of the sensors shown in FIG. 4 attached to the user's body or the exercise apparatus 70, but configured to remotely monitor the desired feedback. For example, the remote sensing devices 108 may include a high-definition camera or an infrared camera connected to or integrated with analytical software, such as motion-capture software or facial-recognition software. The remote sensing devices 108 may also be configured to detect the location of at least one node, or marker, placed on the user or the exercise apparatus 70, to detect a speed or number of repetitions that have been completed by the user. By way of example, the remote sensing devices 108 may detect that a node attached to the right knee of the user moves sporadically (e.g. deviates from an expected motion) while the user uses the exercise apparatus 70. Alternatively or additionally, the remote sensing devices 108 may be configured to detect the temperature or perspiration, of the user. In some embodiments, the remote sensing devices 108 and their associated software are configured to identify a level of strain the user undergoes while the user uses the treatment device. For example, the one or more remote sensing devices 108 may implement facial recognition to detect a change in the physical appearance of the user (e.g., wrinkling of the skin around the user's eyes, clenching of the user's jaw).

FIG. 5 is an example embodiment of an overview display 120 of the assistant interface 94. Specifically, the overview display 120 presents several different controls and interfaces for the healthcare professional to remotely assist a patient with using the patient interface 50 and/or the exercise apparatus 70. This remote assistance functionality may also be called telemedicine or telehealth.

Specifically, the overview display 120 includes a patient profile display 130 presenting biographical information regarding a patient using the exercise apparatus 70. The patient profile display 130 may take the form of a portion or region of the overview display 120, as generally illustrated in FIG. 5 , although the patient profile display 130 may take other forms, such as a separate screen or a popup window. In some embodiments, the patient profile display 130 may include a limited subset of the patient's biographical information. More specifically, the data presented upon the patient profile display 130 may depend upon the healthcare professional's need for that information. For example, a healthcare professional that is assisting the patient with a medical issue may be provided with medical history information regarding the patient, whereas a technician troubleshooting an issue with the exercise apparatus 70 may be provided with a much more limited set of information regarding the patient. The technician, for example, may be given only the patient's name. The patient profile display 130 may include pseudonym zed data and/or anonymized data or use any privacy enhancing technology to prevent confidential patient data from being communicated in a way that could violate patient confidentiality requirements. Such privacy enhancing technologies may enable compliance with laws, regulations, or other rules of governance such as, but not limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), or the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), wherein the patient may be deemed a “data subject”.

In some embodiments, the patient profile display 130 may present information regarding the treatment plan for the patient to follow in using the exercise apparatus 70. Such treatment plan information may be limited to a healthcare professional. For example, a healthcare professional assisting the patient with an issue regarding the treatment regimen may be provided with treatment plan information, whereas a technician troubleshooting an issue with the exercise apparatus 70 may not be provided with any information regarding the patient's treatment plan.

In some embodiments, one or more recommended treatment plans and/or excluded treatment plans may be presented in the patient profile display 130 to the healthcare professional. The one or more recommended treatment plans and/or excluded treatment plans may be generated by the artificial intelligence engine 11 of the server 30 and received from the server 30 in real-time during a telemedicine or telehealth session. An example of presenting the one or more recommended treatment plans and/or ruled-out treatment plans is described below with reference to FIG. 7 .

The example overview display 120 generally illustrated in FIG. 5 also includes a patient status display 134 presenting status information regarding a patient using the exercise apparatus 70. The patient status display 134 may take the form of a portion or region of the overview display 120, as generally illustrated in FIG. 5 , although the patient status display 134 may take other forms, such as a separate screen or a popup window. The patient status display 134 includes sensor data 136 from one or more of the external sensors 82, 84, 86, and/or from one or more internal sensors 76 of the exercise apparatus 70. In some embodiments, the patient status display 134 may include sensor data from one or more sensors of one or more wearable devices worn by the patient or spaced from the patient (i.e., the remote sensing devices 108) while using the exercise apparatus 70. The one or more wearable devices may include a watch, a bracelet, a necklace, a chest strap, and the like. The one or more wearable devices may be configured to monitor a heartrate, a temperature, a blood pressure, one or more vital signs, and the like of the patient while the patient is using the exercise apparatus 70. The one or more remote sensing devices 108 may be configured to interact with or communicate with the wearable devices in order to more particularly identify attributes of the user. In some embodiments, the patient status display 134 may present other data 138 regarding the patient, such as last reported pain level, or progress within a treatment plan.

User access controls may be used to limit access, including what data is available to be viewed and/or modified, on any or all of the user interfaces 20, 50, 90, 92, 94 of the system 10. In some embodiments, user access controls may be employed to control what information is available to any given person using the system 10. For example, data presented on the assistant interface 94 may be controlled by user access controls, with permissions set depending on the healthcare professional/user's need for and/or qualifications to view that information.

The example overview display 120 generally illustrated in FIG. 5 also includes a help data display 140 presenting information for the healthcare professional to use in assisting the patient. The help data display 140 may take the form of a portion or region of the overview display 120, as generally illustrated in FIG. 5 . The help data display 140 may take other forms, such as a separate screen or a popup window. The help data display 140 may include, for example, presenting answers to frequently asked questions regarding use of the patient interface 50 and/or the exercise apparatus 70. The help data display 140 may also include research data or best practices. In some embodiments, the help data display 140 may present scripts for answers or explanations in response to patient questions. In some embodiments, the help data display 140 may present flow charts or walk-throughs for the healthcare professional to use in determining a root cause and/or solution to a patient's problem. In some embodiments, the assistant interface 94 may present two or more help data displays 140, which may be the same or different, for simultaneous presentation of help data for use by the healthcare professional. for example, a first help data display may be used to present a troubleshooting flowchart to determine the source of a patient's problem, and a second help data display may present script information for the healthcare professional to read to the patient, such information to preferably include directions for the patient to perform some action, which may help to narrow down or solve the problem. In some embodiments, based upon inputs to the troubleshooting flowchart in the first help data display, the second help data display may automatically populate with script information.

The example overview display 120 generally illustrated in FIG. 5 also includes a patient interface control 150 presenting information regarding the patient interface 50, and/or to modify one or more settings of the patient interface 50. The patient interface control 150 may take the form of a portion or region of the overview display 120, as shown in FIG. 5 . The patient interface control 150 may take other forms, such as a separate screen or a popup window. The patient interface control 150 may present information communicated to the assistant interface 94 via one or more of the interface monitor signals 98 b. As generally illustrated in FIG. 5 , the patient interface control 150 includes a display feed 152 of the display presented by the patient interface 50. In some embodiments, the display feed 152 may include a live copy of the display screen currently being presented to the patient by the patient interface 50. In other words, the display feed 152 may present an image of what is presented on a display screen of the patient interface 50. In some embodiments, the display feed 152 may include abbreviated information regarding the display screen currently being presented by the patient interface 50, such as a screen name or a screen number. The patient interface control 150 may include a patient interface setting control 154 for the healthcare professional to adjust or to control one or more settings or aspects of the patient interface 50. In some embodiments, the patient interface setting control 154 may cause the assistant interface 94 to generate and/or to transmit an interface control signal 98 for controlling a function or a setting of the patient interface 50.

In some embodiments, the patient interface setting control 154 may include collaborative browsing or co-browsing capability for the healthcare professional to remotely view and/or control the patient interface 50. For example, the patient interface setting control 154 may enable the healthcare professional to remotely enter text to one or more text entry fields on the patient interface 50 and/or to remotely control a cursor on the patient interface 50 using a mouse or touchscreen of the assistant interface 94.

In some embodiments, using the patient interface 50, the patient interface setting control 154 may allow the healthcare professional to change a setting that cannot be changed by the patient. For example, the patient interface 50 may be precluded from accessing a language setting to prevent a patient from inadvertently switching, on the patient interface 50, the language used for the displays, whereas the patient interface setting control 154 may enable the healthcare professional to change the language setting of the patient interface 50. In another example, the patient interface 50 may not be able to change a font size setting to a smaller size in order to prevent a patient from inadvertently switching the font size used for the displays on the patient interface 50 such that the display would become illegible to the patient, whereas the patient interface setting control 154 may provide for the healthcare professional to change the font size setting of the patient interface 50.

The example overview display 120 generally illustrated in FIG. 5 also includes an interface communications display 156 showing the status of communications between the patient interface 50 and one or more other devices 70, 82, 84, such as the exercise apparatus 70, the ambulation sensor 82, and/or the goniometer 84. The interface communications display 156 may take the form of a portion or region of the overview display 120, as generally illustrated in FIG. 5 . The interface communications display 156 may take other forms, such as a separate screen or a popup window. The interface communications display 156 may include controls for the healthcare professional to remotely modify communications with one or more of the other devices 70, 82, 84. For example, the healthcare professional may remotely command the patient interface 50 to reset communications with one of the other devices 70, 82, 84, or to establish communications with a new one of the other devices 70, 82, 84. This functionality may be used, for example, where the patient has a problem with one of the other devices 70, 82, 84, or where the patient receives a new or a replacement one of the other devices 70, 82, 84.

The example overview display 120 generally illustrated in FIG. 5 also includes an apparatus control 160 for the healthcare professional to view and/or to control information regarding the exercise apparatus 70. The apparatus control 160 may take the form of a portion or region of the overview display 120, as generally illustrated in FIG. 5 . The apparatus control 160 may take other forms, such as a separate screen or a popup window. The apparatus control 160 may include an apparatus status display 162 with information regarding the current status of the apparatus. The apparatus status display 162 may present information communicated to the assistant interface 94 via one or more of the apparatus monitor signals 99 b. The apparatus status display 162 may indicate whether the exercise apparatus 70 is currently communicating with the patient interface 50. The apparatus status display 162 may present other current and/or historical information regarding the status of the exercise apparatus 70.

The apparatus control 160 may include an apparatus setting control 164 for the healthcare professional to adjust or control one or more aspects of the exercise apparatus 70. The apparatus setting control 164 may cause the assistant interface 94 to generate and/or to transmit an apparatus control signal 99 (e.g. which may be referred to as treatment plan input) for changing an operating parameter and/or one or more characteristics of the exercise apparatus 70, (e.g., a pedal radius setting, a resistance setting, a target RPM, other suitable characteristics of the treatment device 70, or a combination thereof). The apparatus setting control 164 may include a mode button 166 and a position control 168, which may be used in conjunction for the healthcare professional to place an actuator 78 of the exercise apparatus 70 in a manual mode, after which a setting, such as a position or a speed of the actuator 78, can be changed using the position control 168. The mode button 166 may provide for a setting, such as a position, to be toggled between automatic and manual modes. In some embodiments, one or more settings may be adjustable at any time, and without having an associated auto/manual mode. In some embodiments, the healthcare professional may change an operating parameter of the exercise apparatus 70, such as a pedal radius setting, while the patient is actively using the exercise apparatus 70. Such “on the fly” adjustment may or may not be available to the patient using the patient interface 50. In some embodiments, the apparatus setting control 164 may allow the healthcare professional to change a setting that cannot be changed by the patient using the patient interface 50. For example, the patient interface 50 may be precluded from changing a preconfigured setting, such as a height or a tilt setting of the exercise apparatus 70, whereas the apparatus setting control 164 may provide for the healthcare professional to change the height or tilt setting of the exercise apparatus 70.

The example overview display 120 generally illustrated in FIG. 5 also includes a patient communications control 170 for controlling an audio or an audiovisual communications session with the patient interface 50. The communications session with the patient interface 50 may comprise a live feed from the assistant interface 94 for presentation by the output device of the patient interface 50. The live feed may take the form of an audio feed and/or a video feed. In some embodiments, the patient interface 50 may be configured to provide two-way audio or audiovisual communications with a person using the assistant interface 94. Specifically, the communications session with the patient interface 50 may include bidirectional (two-way) video or audiovisual feeds, with each of the patient interface 50 and the assistant interface 94 presenting video of the other one. In some embodiments, the patient interface 50 may present video from the assistant interface 94, while the assistant interface 94 presents only audio or the assistant interface 94 presents no live audio or visual signal from the patient interface 50. In some embodiments, the assistant interface 94 may present video from the patient interface 50, while the patient interface 50 presents only audio or the patient interface 50 presents no live audio or visual signal from the assistant interface 94.

In some embodiments, the audio or an audiovisual communications session with the patient interface 50 may take place, at least in part, while the patient is performing the rehabilitation regimen upon the body part. The patient communications control 170 may take the form of a portion or region of the overview display 120, as shown in FIG. 5 . The patient communications control 170 may take other forms, such as a separate screen or a popup window. The audio and/or audiovisual communications may be processed and/or directed by the assistant interface 94 and/or by another device or devices, such as a telephone system, or a videoconferencing system used by the healthcare professional while the healthcare professional uses the assistant interface 94. Alternatively or additionally, the audio and/or audiovisual communications may include communications with a third party. For example, the system 10 may enable the healthcare professional to initiate a 3-way conversation regarding use of a particular piece of hardware or software, with the patient and a subject matter expert, such as a medical professional or a specialist. The example patient communications control 170 generally illustrated in FIG. 5 includes call controls 172 for the healthcare professional to use in managing various aspects of the audio or audiovisual communications with the patient. The call controls 172 include a disconnect button 174 for the healthcare professional to end the audio or audiovisual communications session. The call controls 172 also include a mute button 176 to temporarily silence an audio or audiovisual signal from the assistant interface 94. In some embodiments, the call controls 172 may include other features, such as a hold button (not shown). The call controls 172 also include one or more record/playback controls 178, such as record, play, and pause buttons to control, with the patient interface 50, recording and/or playback of audio and/or video from the teleconference session (e.g., which may be referred to herein as the virtual conference room). The call controls 172 also include a video feed display 180 for presenting still and/or video images from the patient interface 94, and a self-video display 182 showing the current image of the healthcare professional using the assistant interface 94. The self-video display 182 may be presented as a picture-in-picture format, within a section of the video feed display 180, as generally illustrated in FIG. 5 . Alternatively or additionally, the self-video display 182 may be presented separately and/or independently from the video feed display 180.

The example overview display 120 generally illustrated in FIG. 5 also includes a third party communications control 190 for use in conducting audio and/or audiovisual communications with a third party. The third-party communications control 190 may take the form of a portion or region of the overview display 120, as generally illustrated in FIG. 5 . The third-party communications control 190 may take other forms, such as a display on a separate screen or a popup window. The third-party communications control 190 may include one or more controls, such as a contact list and/or buttons or controls to contact a third party regarding use of a particular piece of hardware or software, e.g., a subject matter expert, such as a healthcare professional or a specialist. The third-party communications control 190 may include conference calling capability for the third party to simultaneously communicate with both the healthcare professional via the assistant interface 94, and with the patient via the patient interface 50. For example, the system 10 may provide for the healthcare professional to initiate a 3-way conversation with the patient and the third party.

FIG. 6 generally illustrates an example block diagram of training a machine learning model 13 to output, based on data 600 pertaining to the patient, a treatment plan 602 for the patient according to the present disclosure. Data pertaining to other patients may be received by the server 30. The other patients may have used various treatment apparatuses to perform treatment plans. The data may include characteristics of the other patients, the details of the treatment plans performed by the other patients, and/or the results of performing the treatment plans (e.g., a percent of recovery of a portion of the patients' bodies, an amount of recovery of a portion of the patients' bodies, an amount of increase or decrease in muscle strength of a portion of patients' bodies, an amount of increase or decrease in range of motion of a portion of patients' bodies, etc.).

As depicted, the data has been assigned to different cohorts. Cohort A includes data for patients having similar first characteristics, first treatment plans, and first results. Cohort B includes data for patients having similar second characteristics, second treatment plans, and second results. For example, cohort A may include first characteristics of patients in their twenties without any medical conditions who underwent surgery for a broken limb; their treatment plans may include a certain treatment protocol (e.g., use the exercise apparatus 70 for 30 minutes 5 times a week for 3 weeks, wherein values for the properties, configurations, and/or settings of the exercise apparatus 70 are set to X (where X is a numerical value) for the first two weeks and to Y (where Y is a numerical value) for the last week).

Cohort A and cohort B may be included in a training dataset used to train the machine learning model 13. The machine learning model 13 may be trained to match a pattern between characteristics for each cohort and output the treatment plan or a variety of possible treatment plans for selection by a healthcare provider that provides the result. Accordingly, when the data 600 for a new patient is input into the trained machine learning model 13, the trained machine learning model 13 may match the characteristics included in the data 600 with characteristics in either cohort A or cohort B and output the appropriate treatment plan or plans 602. In some embodiments, the machine learning model 13 may be trained to output one or more excluded treatment plans that should not be performed by the new patient.

FIG. 7 generally illustrates an embodiment of an overview display 120 of the assistant interface 94 presenting recommended treatment plans and excluded treatment plans in real-time during a telemedicine session according to the present disclosure. As depicted, the overview display 120 just includes sections for the patient profile 130 and the video feed display 180, including the self-video display 182. Any suitable configuration of controls and interfaces of the overview display 120 described with reference to FIG. 5 may be presented in addition to or instead of the patient profile 130, the video feed display 180, and the self-video display 182.

The healthcare professional using the assistant interface 94 (e.g., computing device) during the telemedicine session may be presented in the self-video 182 in a portion of the overview display 120 (e.g., user interface presented on a display screen 24 of the assistant interface 94) that also presents a video from the patient in the video feed display 180. Further, the video feed display 180 may also include a graphical user interface (GUI) object 700 (e.g., a button) that enables the healthcare professional to share, in real-time or near real-time during the telemedicine session, the recommended treatment plans and/or the excluded treatment plans with the patient on the patient interface 50. The healthcare professional may select the GUI object 700 to share the recommended treatment plans and/or the excluded treatment plans. As depicted, another portion of the overview display 120 includes the patient profile display 130.

The patient profile display 130 is presenting two example recommended treatment plans 600 and one example excluded treatment plan 602. As described herein, the treatment plans may be recommended in view of characteristics of the patient being treated. To generate the recommended treatment plans 600 the patient should follow to achieve a desired result, a pattern between the characteristics of the patient being treated and a cohort of other people who have used the exercise apparatus 70 to perform a treatment plan may be matched by one or more machine learning models 13 of the artificial intelligence engine 11. Each of the recommended treatment plans may be generated based on different desired results.

For example, as depicted, the patient profile display 130 presents “The characteristics of the patient match characteristics of users in Cohort A. The following treatment plans are recommended for the patient based on his characteristics and desired results.” Then, the patient profile display 130 presents recommended treatment plans from cohort A, and each treatment plan provides different results.

As depicted, treatment plan “A” indicates “Patient X should use treatment apparatus for 30 minutes a day for 4 days to achieve an increased range of motion of Y %; Patient X has Type 2 Diabetes; and Patient X should be prescribed medication Z for pain management during the treatment plan (medication Z is approved for people having Type 2 Diabetes).” Accordingly, the treatment plan generated achieves increasing the range of motion of Y %. As may be appreciated, the treatment plan also includes a recommended medication (e.g., medication Z) to prescribe to the patient to manage pain in view of a known medical disease (e.g., Type 2 Diabetes) of the patient. That is, the recommended patient medication not only does not conflict with the medical condition of the patient but thereby improves the probability of a superior patient outcome. This specific example and all such examples elsewhere herein are not intended to limit in any way the generated treatment plan from recommending multiple medications, or from handling the acknowledgement, view, diagnosis and/or treatment of comorbid conditions or diseases.

Recommended treatment plan “B” may specify, based on a different desired result of the treatment plan, a different treatment plan including a different treatment protocol for an exercise apparatus 70, a different medication regimen, etc.

As depicted, the patient profile display 130 may also present the excluded treatment plans 602. These types of treatment plans are shown to the healthcare professional using the assistant interface 94 to alert the healthcare professional not to recommend certain portions of a treatment plan to the patient. For example, the excluded treatment plan could specify the following: “Patient X should not use treatment apparatus for longer than 30 minutes a day due to a heart condition; Patient X has Type 2 Diabetes; and Patient X should not be prescribed medication M for pain management during the treatment plan (in this scenario, medication M can cause complications for people having Type 2 Diabetes). Specifically, the excluded treatment plan points out a limitation of a treatment protocol where, due to a heart condition, Patient X should not exercise for more than 30 minutes a day. The ruled-out treatment plan also points out that Patient X should not be prescribed medication M because it conflicts with the medical condition Type 2 Diabetes.

The healthcare professional may select the treatment plan for the patient on the overview display 120. For example, the healthcare professional may use an input peripheral (e.g., mouse, touchscreen, microphone, keyboard, etc.) to select from the treatment plans 600 for the patient. In some embodiments, during the telemedicine session, the healthcare professional may discuss the pros and cons of the recommended treatment plans 600 with the patient.

In any event, the healthcare professional may select the treatment plan for the patient to follow to achieve the desired result. The selected treatment plan may be transmitted to the patient interface 50 for presentation. The patient may view the selected treatment plan on the patient interface 50. In some embodiments, the healthcare professional and the patient may discuss during the telemedicine session the details (e.g., treatment protocol using treatment apparatus 70, diet regimen, medication regimen, etc.) in real-time or in near real-time. In some embodiments, the server 30 may control, based on the selected treatment plan and during the telemedicine session, the exercise apparatus 70 as the user uses the exercise apparatus 70.

FIG. 8 generally illustrates an embodiment of the overview display 120 of the assistant interface 94 presenting, in real-time during a telemedicine session, recommended treatment plans that have changed as a result of patient data changing according to the present disclosure. As may be appreciated, the exercise apparatus 70 and/or any computing device (e.g., patient interface 50) may transmit data while the patient uses the exercise apparatus 70 to perform a treatment plan. The data may include updated characteristics of the patient and/or other treatment data. For example, the updated characteristics may include new performance information and/or measurement information. The performance information may include a speed of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a range of motion achieved by the patient, a force exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a heartrate of the patient, a blood pressure of the patient, a respiratory rate of the patient, and so forth.

In some embodiments, the data received at the server 30 may be input into the trained machine learning model 13, which may determine that the characteristics indicate the patient is on track for the current treatment plan. Determining the patient is on track for the current treatment plan may cause the trained machine learning model 13 to adjust a parameter of the exercise apparatus 70. The adjustment may be based on a next step of the treatment plan to further improve the performance of the patient.

In some embodiments, the data received at the server 30 may be input into the trained machine learning model 13, which may determine that the characteristics indicate the patient is not on track (e.g., behind schedule, not able to maintain a speed, not able to achieve a certain range of motion, is in too much pain, etc.) for the current treatment plan or is ahead of schedule (e.g., exceeding a certain speed, exercising longer than specified with no pain, exerting more than a specified force, etc.) for the current treatment plan. The trained machine learning model 13 may determine that the characteristics of the patient no longer match the characteristics of the patients in the cohort to which the patient is assigned. Accordingly, the trained machine learning model 13 may reassign the patient to another cohort that includes qualifying characteristics the patient's characteristics. As such, the trained machine learning model 13 may select a new treatment plan from the new cohort and control, based on the new treatment plan, the exercise apparatus 70.

In some embodiments, prior to controlling the exercise apparatus 70, the server 30 may provide the new treatment plan 800 to the assistant interface 94 for presentation in the patient profile 130. As depicted, the patient profile 130 indicates “The characteristics of the patient have changed and now match characteristics of users in Cohort B. The following treatment plan is recommended for the patient based on his characteristics and desired results.” Then, the patient profile 130 presents the new treatment plan 800 (“Patient X should use the exercise apparatus 70 for 10 minutes a day for 3 days to achieve an increased range of motion of L %” The healthcare professional may select the new treatment plan 800, and the server 30 may receive the selection. The server 30 may control the exercise apparatus 70 based on the new treatment plan 800. In some embodiments, the new treatment plan 800 may be transmitted to the patient interface 50 such that the patient may view the details of the new treatment plan 800.

In some embodiments, the server 30 described herein may be configured for optimizing at least one exercise for a first user. An exercise apparatus 70 may be configured to enable the first user to perform the at least one exercise. In some embodiments, the server 30 described herein may be configured to receive first user data. The first user data may include attribute data associated with the first user and outcome data associated with the exercise.

In some embodiments, the server 30 described herein may be configured to generate, based on the first user data, initial target data. The initial target data may be associated with at least one of the first user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise.

In some embodiments, the server 30 described herein may be configured to receive measurement data associated with at least one of the first user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise. The measurement data may be associated with one or more sensors.

In some embodiments, the server 30 described herein may be configured to determine differential data. The determining may be based on one or more differences between the initial target data and the measurement data.

In some embodiments, the server 30 described herein may be configured to generate, via an artificial intelligence engine and based on the differential data, a machine learning model trained to generate optimized target data. The differential data may be further based on one or more differences between the measurement data and statistical data. The statistical data may be associated with at least one of the first user, a second user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise. The measurement data may be received in real-time or near real-time. The outcome data may be based on a selection by the first user. Based on the machine learning model, the outcome data may be generated by the artificial intelligence engine. The outcome data may include at least one of a duration of the exercise, a weight, a number of repetitions, a respiration rate of the first user, a heartrate of the first user, a reaction time, a perspiration rate of the first user, an amount of force exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus, a range of motion achieved on the exercise apparatus, a pressure exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus, a movement speed of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a movement acceleration of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a movement jerk of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a torque level of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a measurement pertaining to an attribute of a second user, and any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the server 30 described herein may be configured to control, based on the optimized target data, the exercise apparatus.

In some embodiments, the server 30 described herein may be configured to transmit to an interface of the exercise apparatus, a message based on at least one of the differential data and the optimized target data.

In some embodiments, the server 30 for transmitting the message may be configured to transmit, to the exercise apparatus, a signal. The signal may comprise the optimized target data. The optimized target data may include a modification to an operating state of the exercise apparatus.

In some embodiments, the server 30 described herein may be configured to receive, from apparatus sensors associated with the exercise apparatus, apparatus sensor data associated with an attribute of the exercise apparatus. The measurement data may comprise the apparatus sensor data.

In some embodiments, the server 30 described herein may be configured to position a first user sensor in an environment proximate to the first user.

In some embodiments, the server 30 described herein may be configured to position a second user sensor adjacent to the first user. The second user sensor may be in communication with the first user sensor.

In some embodiments, the server 30 described herein may be configured to receive, from at least one of the first and second user sensors, user sensor data associated with an attribute of the user. The measurement data may comprise the user sensor data.

In some embodiments, the server 30 described herein may be configured to transmit to an interface of the exercise apparatus, a message to adjust a position of one or more of the first and second user sensors. The message may be based on at least one of the differential data, the initial target data, the user sensor data, and the optimized target data. The attribute of the exercise apparatus may comprise at least one of a resistance, a number of rotations per minute, a time, a weight, a number of repetitions, a force, a pressure, a movement speed of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a movement acceleration of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a movement jerk of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a torque level of a portion of the exercise apparatus, and any combination thereof.

The attribute of the first user may comprise at least one of a measurement of a vital sign of the first user, a respiration rate of the first user, a heartrate of the first user, a heart rhythm of a first user, an oxygen saturation level of the first user, a sugar level of the first user, a composition of blood of the first user, cerebral activity of the first user, cognitive activity of the first user, a lung capacity of the first user, a temperature of the first user, a blood pressure of the first user, an eye movement of the first user, a degree of dilation of an eye of the first user, a reaction time, a sound produced by the first user, a perspiration rate of the first user, an elapsed time of using the exercise apparatus, an amount of force exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus, a range of motion achieved on the exercise apparatus, a movement speed of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a pressure exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus, a movement acceleration of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a movement jerk of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a torque level of a portion of the exercise apparatus, and an indication of a plurality of pain levels experienced by the first user when using the exercise apparatus. The message may comprise instructions to adjust a position of one or more of the first and second user sensors.

FIG. 9 is a flow diagram generally illustrating a method 900 for optimizing at least one exercise associated with a user using an exercise apparatus 70 according to the principles of the present disclosure. The method 900 is performed by processing logic that may include hardware (circuitry, dedicated logic, etc.), software (such as is run on a general-purpose computer system or a dedicated machine), or a combination of both. The method 900 and/or each of its individual functions, routines, subroutines, or operations may be performed by one or more processors of a computing device (e.g., any component of FIG. 1 , such as server 30 executing the artificial intelligence engine 11). In some embodiments, the method 900 may be performed by a single processing thread. Alternatively, the method 900 may be performed by two or more processing threads, each thread implementing one or more individual functions, routines, subroutines, object-oriented methods, or operations of the methods.

For simplicity of explanation, the method 900 is depicted and described as a series of operations. However, operations in accordance with this disclosure can occur in various orders and/or concurrently, and/or with other operations not presented and described herein. For example, the operations depicted in the method 900 may occur in combination with any other operation of any other method disclosed herein. Furthermore, not all illustrated operations may be required to implement the method 900 in accordance with the disclosed subject matter. In addition, those skilled in the art will understand and appreciate that the method 900 could alternatively be represented as a series of interrelated states via a state diagram or events.

In some embodiments, one or more machine learning models 13 may be generated and trained by the artificial intelligence engine 11 and/or the training engine 9 to perform one or more of the operations of the method 900. For example, to perform the one or more operations, the processing device may execute the one or more machine learning models 13. In some embodiments, the one or more machine learning models 13 may be iteratively retrained to select different features capable of enabling optimization of output. The features that may be modified may include a number of nodes included in each layer of the machine learning models 13, an objective function executed at each node, a number of layers, various weights associated with outputs of each node, and the like.

At 902, the processing device may receive first user data. The first user data may include attribute data associated with the first user and outcome data associated with the exercise. For example, the first data may be received from an electronic medical record system, the server 30, a user interface, the memory 38, the first network 34, the second network 58, the data source 15, the exercise apparatus 70, one or more sensors (e.g., attached to the user), one or more sensing devices 108 spaced from the user, or any other device part of or in communication with the processing device or exercise apparatus 70. In some embodiments, the outcome data may be input by the user, wherein the user uses an interface to input the outcome data. In some embodiments, the outcome data may be determined by one or more machine learning models 13 trained to (i) receive input, wherein the input may include the attribute data associated with the user; and (ii) output the outcome data.

In some embodiments, the one or more sensors and/or sensing devices may include one or more goniometers, wearable sensors, cameras, accelerometers, strain gauges, light sensors, biosensors, pressure sensors, proximity sensors, haptic sensors, piezoelectric sensors, optical sensors, temperature sensors, electrical sensors, mechanical sensors, chemical sensors, electromechanical sensors, electrochemical sensors, or mechanicochemical sensors. In some embodiments, the sensor may be in pill form and may be swallowed by the user to monitor the user's core temperature, among other things. In some embodiments, the sensor may be injected into the user via the skin of the user. In some embodiments, the sensor may be implanted in a portion of the user's body. In some embodiments, any suitable sensor configured to obtain any suitable characteristic, measurement, attribute, etc. of the user, of the exercise apparatus 70, of the exercise, and of the like may be used.

The attribute of the first user may include at least one of a measurement of a vital sign of the first user, a respiration rate of the first user, a heartrate of the first user, a heart rhythm of a first user, an SpO2 oxygen saturation level of the first user, a sugar level of the first user, a composition of blood of the first user, cerebral activity of the first user, cognitive activity of the first user, a lung capacity of the first user, a temperature of the first user, a blood pressure of the first user, an eye movement of the first user, a degree of dilation of an eye of the first user, a reaction time, a sound produced by the first user, a perspiration rate of the first user, an elapsed time of using the exercise apparatus 70, an amount of force exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a range of motion achieved on the exercise apparatus 70, a speed measurement of a moving portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a pressure exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, an acceleration measurement of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a jerk of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a torque level of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, and an indication of a plurality of pain levels experienced by the first user when using the exercise apparatus 70.

At 904, the processing device may generate, based on the first user data, initial target data. The initial target data may be associated with at least one of the first user, the exercise apparatus 70, and the exercise. For example, the initial target data may be any desired metric, such as a resistance, a number of rotations per minute, a time, a weight, a number of repetitions, a force, a pressure, a speed measurement of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, an acceleration of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a movement jerk of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a torque level of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, and any combination thereof.

At 906, the processing device may receive measurement data associated with at least one of the first user, the exercise apparatus 70, and the exercise. The measurement data may be associated with the one or more sensors. The one or more sensors may be attached to a portion of the user's body, disposed on a surface in proximity to the user's body, implanted in the user's body, disposed on a surface of the exercise apparatus 70, included in the patient interface, and the like. The measurement data may be of the same type of initial target data, such as one of a resistance, a number of rotations per minute, a time, a weight, a number of repetitions, a force, a pressure, a speed measurement of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, an acceleration of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a jerk of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a torque level of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, and any combination thereof.

Alternatively or additionally, the measurement data may be of the same type of the attribute, such as a measurement of a vital sign of the first user, a respiration rate of the first user, a heartrate of the first user, a heart rhythm of a first user, an SpO2 oxygen saturation level of the first user, a sugar level of the first user, a composition of blood of the first user, cerebral activity of the first user, cognitive activity of the first user, a lung capacity of the first user, a temperature of the first user, a blood pressure of the first user, an eye movement of the first user, a degree of dilation of an eye of the first user, a reaction time, a sound produced by the first user, a perspiration rate of the first user, an elapsed time of using the exercise apparatus 70, an amount of force exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a range of motion achieved on the exercise apparatus 70, a speed measurement of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a pressure exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, an acceleration of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a movement jerk of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a torque level of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, and an indication of a plurality of pain levels experienced by the first user when using the exercise apparatus 70.

At 908, the processing device may determine differential data. The determining may be based on one or more differences between the initial target data and the measurement data. In some embodiments, the machine learning models 13 may be trained to determine the differential data. For example, the initial target data and the measurement data may differ in a quantity or other measurable amount. In other words, the differential data may include more than simply a quantitative difference in one metric, but may include a difference in multiple metrics related to the measurement data and the initial target data. By way of example, the differential data may be based on a comparison of both a perspiration rate of the user and actual rotations per minute the user is generating on the exercise apparatus 70, versus a desired rotations per minute. By factoring in the perspiration rate (instead of only the actual rotations per minute) in this example, the differential data may have more than just a single quantitative difference. Additionally or alternatively, the differential data may simply be a mathematical difference (i.e., addition or subtraction) in the actual quantity and the target quantity or a ratio of the actual quantity and the target quantity.

At 910, the processing device may generate, via an artificial intelligence engine 11 and based on the differential data, a machine learning model 13 trained to generate optimized target data. The optimized target data may relate to a desired sensor placement, a desired sensor orientation, a desired outcome for the user, a desired attribute for the user, a desired characteristic for the user, a desired measurement for the user, a desired operating parameter for the exercise apparatus 70, and the like. For example, the machine learning model 13 may be trained to request additional data from the user, including data from sensors attached to the user or spaced from the user via sensing devices 108. The data requested may be related to the differential data: for example, if perspiration rate data was received in generating the initial target data, then heart rate data may be requested from a sensor that measures heart rate data.

At 912, the processing device may control, based on the optimized target data, the exercise apparatus 70. For example, at least one of a resistance, a number of rotations per minute, a time, a weight, a number of repetitions, a force, a pressure, a speed measurement of a moving portion of the exercise apparatus 70, an acceleration of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a jerk of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a torque level of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, and any combination thereof may be altered based on the optimized target data.

In some embodiments, the processing device may transmit, to an interface of the exercise apparatus 70, a message based on at least one of the differential data and the optimized target data. For example, based on how well or poorly the user is performing the initial treatment plan, a message including affirmative or negative elements or encouraging or discouraging elements may be output on the interface of the exercise apparatus 70, the affirmative elements or encouraging elements may be selected based on how well or poorly the user is performing. Additionally or alternatively, the message may alert the user to check a vital sign of the user that is not being monitored by the exercise apparatus 70. Additionally or alternatively, the message may alert the user to adjust a sensor associated with the user.

In some embodiments, the machine learning model 13 may be trained to increase or decrease an operating parameter of the exercise apparatus 70 based on how far ahead/behind the user is in performing the initial treatment plan. For example, the machine learning model 13 may be trained to change at least one of a resistance, a number of rotations per minute, a time, a weight, a number of repetitions, a force, a pressure, a speed measurement of a moving portion of the exercise apparatus 70, an acceleration of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a jerk of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, a torque level of a portion of the exercise apparatus 70, and any combination thereof.

To determine adjustments to the treatment plan and/or the exercise apparatus 70 for the user, the machine learning model 13 may compare the progress of the user's performance to the progress of similarly situated users (e.g., users having similar user attributes) in a cohort to which the user is assigned. In some embodiments, one or more baselines may be generated for users in a cohort at varying levels of progression in a treatment plan. To determine differential data, the user's progress, which may be based on their user attributes (e.g., measurement data, characteristic data, etc.), may be compared to the one or more baselines for the users in the cohort. The differential data may be used by one or more machine learning models 13 to generate sensor placement and/or orientation data. The sensor placement and/or orientation data may include recommendations for modifying the placement and/or orientation of one or more sensors to obtain more accurate measurements, different measurements, more/less frequent measurements, or the like.

In some embodiments, a first set of one or more sensors may measure one or more first characteristics of a first user, and a second set of one or more sensors may measure one or more second characteristics of a second user. The first and second users may each operate a respective exercise apparatus 70 to perform an exercise. While the first and second users perform the exercise, the first set and second set of one or more sensors may measure the characteristics of the first and second users. Based on the characteristics of the first and second users, the artificial intelligence engine 11 may execute a mode of operation to cause the exercise apparatuses 70 to provide a similar exercise for each of the first and second user.

For example, the mode of operation may be associated with a desired heart rate (e.g., 175) to be achieved by the first and second users performing the exercise. If the first set of one or more sensors provides measurements indicating the first user has a heart rate of 150 during performance of the exercise, and the second set of one or more sensors provides measurements indicating the second user has a heart rate of 175 during performance of the exercise, then the artificial intelligence engine 11 may control the exercise apparatus 70 of the first user to cause the first user's heart rate to increase. For example, one or more machine learning models 13 may be trained to modify one or more operating parameters of the exercise apparatus 70 used by the first user in a manner that increases the first user's heart rate to 175. Accordingly, based on measurements received from sensors associated with users of a cohort, the artificial intelligence engine 11 may use one or more trained machine learning models 13 to function as a central control unit of various exercise apparatuses 70. Based on the measurements from the sensors, the machine learning models 13 may continuously or continually cause operating parameters of one or more exercise apparatuses 70 to change in order to provide a similar exercise for each user in the cohort.

FIG. 10 is a flow diagram generally illustrating a method for optimizing sensor position based on information from one or more networked sensors according to the principles of the present disclosure. Method 1000 includes operations performed by processors of a computing device (e.g., any component of FIG. 1 , such as server 30 executing the artificial intelligence engine 11). In some embodiments, one or more operations of the method 1000 may be implemented in computer instructions stored on a memory device and executed by a processing device. The method 1000 may be performed in the same or a similar manner as described above in regard to method 900. The operations of the method 1000 may be performed in some combination with any of the operations of any of the methods described herein.

In some embodiments, one or more machine learning models 13 may be generated and trained by the artificial intelligence engine 11 and/or the training engine 9 to perform one or more of the operations of the method 1000. For example, to perform the one or more operations, the processing device may execute the one or more machine learning models 13. In some embodiments, the one or more machine learning models 13 may be iteratively retrained to select different features capable of enabling optimization of output. The features that may be modified may include a number of nodes included in each layer of the machine learning models 13, an objective function executed at each node, a number of layers, various weights associated with outputs of each node, and the like.

At 1002, the processing device may control, based on optimized target data, the exercise apparatus 70. For example, one or more control instructions may be generated and transmitted to the exercise apparatus 70. The one or more control instructions may cause an operating parameter of the exercise apparatus 70 to be modified in real-time or near real-time. The optimized target data may have been generated by the machine learning models 13, and may be generated based on differential data, measurement data, initial target data, outcome data, and the like.

At 1004, the processing device may receive a first location of a first user sensor in an environment proximate to the first user. In some embodiments, the first user may position the first user sensor in the environment proximate to the first user. The first location may be received in a wireless message transmitted from the first user sensor. For example, when activated, the first user sensor may periodically send messages (e.g., “pings”) including a small packet of information that may be received by the server 30, by another sensor, by a sensing device 108, or by any suitable computing device. When the message is received, the processing device may pair with the first user sensor and label (e.g., add a pin graphical element) the first location on a sensor map, wherein the sensor map may include a virtual model of an environment that includes the user, the exercise apparatus, the patient interface, and/or any suitable object.

The virtual model may include numerous pin graphical elements of various sensors and sensing devices 108 within the environment. The pin graphical elements may be associated with graphical coordinates in an n-dimensional plane. In some embodiments, the virtual model may include a heatmap overlay that enables identifying, by color-coding, which sensors and/or sensing devices 108 are outputting the strongest signal and which ones are outputting the weakest signal. In this way, the various locations of the sensors and/or sensing devices 108 within the environment may be correlated with a desired wireless signal strength. By simulating their locations to modify the signal strength, the machine learning models 13 may be trained to optimize the locations of the sensors and/or sensing devices 108 in the virtual model. For example, the server 30 that receives the signals and the sensors that are a part of a mesh network may be simulated using the virtual model to generate numerous layouts of sensors in the environment until an optimal configuration of sensors is determined. “Optimal” may mean that one or more of the sensors are provided signals having strengths above a certain threshold. The locations of the sensors in the configuration may be transmitted to a computing device of the user as recommendations.

At 1006, the processing device may receive a second location of a second user sensor adjacent to the first user. In some embodiments, the first and second user sensors may be in communication with each other via a network. In some embodiments, the first user sensor and the second user sensor may include respective network interfaces configured to communicate via one or more wireless communication protocols over the network. For example, the first user sensor and/or the second user sensor may be Internet of Things devices configured to establish and communicate via a mesh network. The mesh network may include a communication network where each node (e.g., sensors) connects directly, dynamically, and non-hierarchically to as many other nodes as possible in a mesh topology.

In some embodiments, the mesh network may be configured to eliminate a dependency on any one node, thereby allowing for every node to participate in the relay of information. In some embodiments, the first and second user sensor may connect to each other automatically and dynamically self-configure. Self-configuring may optimize the workload of each of the sensors via load balancing. For example, a first sensor that measures a certain characteristic may be used more frequently if the certain characteristic is more important than a second characteristic measured by a second user sensor. The importance of the characteristics may be pre-configured and/or dynamically determined based on a treatment plan, target data, measurement data, and the like.

The sensors and/or sensing devices 108 connected via the mesh network may further communicate with the server 30 via the mesh network and/or one or more other networks (e.g., WiFi) 34 and/or 58. Accordingly, the sensors may provide information (e.g., characteristics, measurements, attributes, etc.) obtained in the environment from the users, the exercise apparatuses 70, and the like.

In some embodiments, the first user may position the second user sensor adjacent to the first user, and the second user sensor may be in communication with the first user sensor. For example, the optimized target data may include an additional parameter of the user that was previously not monitored, and the second user sensor may be enabled to allow monitoring of that parameter, or the second user sensor may be moved into a position that allows monitoring of that parameter. For instance, to monitor the motion profile of the user's knee, if the differential data reflects a need to monitor the motion profile of the user's knee, a camera may be enabled and directed toward the user's knee.

At 1010, the processing device may transmit to an interface of the exercise apparatus 70, a message to adjust a position of one or more of the first and second user sensors. The message may be based on at least one of the differential data, the initial target data, the user sensor data, and the optimized target data. For example, if the heart rate of the user is significantly below a vital threshold, the machine learning model 13 may be trained to recognize a probability that the cause of a deviation from the vital threshold is a misplacement of a heart rate sensor on the user. As a result, the interface may display or otherwise communicate a message indicating that the user should adjust the heartrate sensor to the correct position or orientation.

In some embodiments, the at least one exercise, including the configurations, settings, range of motion settings, pain level, force settings, and speed settings, etc. of the exercise apparatus 70 for various exercises, may be transmitted to the controller of the exercise apparatus 70. In one example, if the user provides an indication, via the patient interface 50, that he is experiencing a high level of pain at a particular range of motion, the controller may receive the indication. Based on the indication, the controller may electronically adjust the range of motion of the pedal 102 by adjusting the pedal inwardly, outwardly, or along or about any suitable axis, wherein the pedal adjustment is made via one or more actuators, hydraulics, springs, electric motors, or the like. When the user indicates certain pain levels during an exercise, the at least one exercise may define alternative range of motion settings for the pedal 102. Accordingly, once the at least one exercise is uploaded to the controller of the exercise apparatus 70, the exercise apparatus 70 may continue to operate without further instruction, further external input, and the like. It should be noted that the user (via the patient interface 50) and/or the assistant (via the assistant interface 94) may override any of the configurations or settings of the exercise apparatus 70 at any time. For example, the user may use the patient interface 50 to cause the exercise apparatus 70 to immediately stop, if so desired.

FIG. 11 generally illustrates an embodiment of an overview display of the patient interface 50 presenting, in real-time, recommended positions for sensors to be placed according to the principles of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, to place sensors in an environment associated with a user, one or more machine learning models 13 may be trained to generate placement information including positions, locations, orientations, and the like. The placement information may specify placing or modifying a position of a sensor on a user's body (e.g., a wearable), on a surface adjacent or proximate to the user's body, on the exercise apparatus 70, on the patient interface, or the like.

For example, to obtain enhanced measurements, there may be a certain orientation of placing a certain sensor based on a characteristic of a user, a characteristic of a particular exercise, a characteristic of the exercise apparatus 70, or the like. The sensor may obtain more accurate, less noisy (e.g., less distorted), etc. measurements and/or be more effective when placed at, on, or near a certain portion of the user's body (e.g., over the heart, on the wrist, on the abdomen, etc.).

The machine learning models 13 may be trained to receive differential data, initial target data, measurement data, user characteristic data, etc. as input and to output one or more recommendations for placing one or more sensors to obtain enhanced measurements pertaining to the user and/or the exercise device 70. The enhanced measurements may enable achieving a target goal (e.g., certain heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen level, range of motion, etc.) more efficiently, more completely (e.g., to a higher completion percentage than measurements from sensors not placed based on the recommendations), and the like.

Further, over time, the measurements from the sensors may be received and tracked to determine which placement information provides the best outcome for users included in the same cohort. The best outcome for the users may be associated with an accuracy of measurements from the sensors that results from the placement information. The machine learning models 13 may be continuously or continually retrained based on the placement information that is associated with the best outcome for the users.

As depicted, an overview display 1100 of the patient interface 50 (e.g., interface of the exercise apparatus 70) presents a message to adjust one or more of a first and second user sensor. The message may be based on at least one of the differential data, the initial target data, the user sensor data, and the optimized target data. For example, the message indicates “Please adjust sensor A to position X by moving sensor A horizontally by 2 inches,” and “Please adjust sensor B to position Y by moving sensor B vertically by 2 inches.” The recommendations and/or instructions included in the message may be generated by the machine learning models 13 trained to output placement information based on received data (e.g., differential data, initial target data, user sensor data, and optimized target data).

FIG. 12 shows an example computer system 1200, which can perform any one or more of the methods described herein, in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure. In one example, computer system 1200 may include a computing device and correspond to the assistance interface 94, reporting interface 92, supervisory interface 90, clinician interface 20, server 30 (including the AI engine 11), patient interface 50, ambulatory sensor 82, goniometer 84, treatment apparatus 70, pressure sensor 86, or any suitable component of FIG. 1 . The computer system 1200 may be capable of executing instructions implementing the one or more machine learning models 13 of the artificial intelligence engine 11 of FIG. 1 . The computer system may be connected (e.g., networked) to other computer systems in a LAN, an intranet, an extranet, or the Internet, including via the cloud or a peer-to-peer network. The computer system may operate in the capacity of a server in a client-server network environment. The computer system may be a personal computer (PC), a tablet computer, a wearable (e.g., wristband), a set-top box (STB), a personal Digital Assistant (PDA), a mobile phone, a camera, a video camera, an Internet of Things (IoT) device, or any device capable of executing a set of instructions (sequential or otherwise) that specify actions to be taken by that device. Further, while only a single computer system is illustrated, the term “computer” shall also be taken to include any collection of computers that individually or jointly execute a set (or multiple sets) of instructions to perform any one or more of the methods discussed herein.

The computer system 1200 includes a processing device 1202, a main memory 1204 (e.g., read-only memory (ROM), flash memory, solid state drives (SSDs), dynamic random access memory (DRAM) such as synchronous DRAM (SDRAM)), a static memory 1206 (e.g., flash memory, solid state drives (SSDs), static random access memory (SRAM)), and a data storage device 1208, which communicate with each other via a bus 1210.

Processing device 1202 represents one or more general-purpose processing devices such as a microprocessor, central processing unit, or the like. More particularly, the processing device 1202 may be a complex instruction set computing (CISC) microprocessor, reduced instruction set computing (RISC) microprocessor, very long instruction word (VLIW) microprocessor, or a processor implementing other instruction sets or processors implementing a combination of instruction sets. The processing device 1202 may also be one or more special-purpose processing devices such as an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a system on a chip, a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a digital signal processor (DSP), network processor, or the like. The processing device 102 is configured to execute instructions for performing any of the operations and steps discussed herein.

The computer system 1200 may further include a network interface device 1212. The computer system 1200 also may include a video display 1214 (e.g., a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light-emitting diode (LED), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a quantum LED, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a shadow mask CRT, an aperture grille CRT, a monochrome CRT), one or more input devices 1216 (e.g., a keyboard and/or a mouse or a gaming-like control), and one or more speakers 1218 (e.g., a speaker). In one illustrative example, the video display 1214 and the input device(s) 1216 may be combined into a single component or device (e.g., an LCD touch screen).

The data storage device 1216 may include a computer-readable medium 1220 on which the instructions 1222 embodying any one or more of the methods, operations, or functions described herein is stored. The instructions 1222 may also reside, completely or at least partially, within the main memory 1204 and/or within the processing device 1202 during execution thereof by the computer system 1200. As such, the main memory 1204 and the processing device 1202 also constitute computer-readable media. The instructions 1222 may further be transmitted or received over a network via the network interface device 1212.

While the computer-readable storage medium 1220 is shown in the illustrative examples to be a single medium, the term “computer-readable storage medium” should be taken to include a single medium or multiple media (e.g., a centralized or distributed database, and/or associated caches and servers) that store the one or more sets of instructions. The term “computer-readable storage medium” shall also be taken to include any medium that is capable of storing, encoding or carrying a set of instructions for execution by the machine and that cause the machine to perform any one or more of the methodologies of the present disclosure. The term “computer-readable storage medium” shall accordingly be taken to include, but not be limited to, solid-state memories, optical media, and magnetic media.

Clause 1. A method for optimizing at least one exercise for a first user, wherein an exercise apparatus is configured to enable the first user to perform the at least one exercise, the method comprising: receiving first user data, wherein the first user data includes attribute data associated with the first user and outcome data associated with the exercise; generating, based on the first user data, initial target data wherein the initial target data is associated with at least one of the first user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise; receiving measurement data associated with at least one of the first user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise, wherein the measurement data is associated with one or more sensors; determining differential data, wherein the determining is based on one or more differences between the initial target data and the measurement data; and generating, via an artificial intelligence engine and based on the differential data, a machine learning model trained to generate optimized target data.

Clause 2. The method of clause 1, further comprising controlling, based on the optimized target data, the exercise apparatus.

Clause 3. The method of clause 2, further comprising transmitting to an interface of the exercise apparatus, a message based on at least one of the differential data and the optimized target data.

Clause 4. The method of clause 1, wherein the differential data is further based on one or more differences between the measurement data and statistical data, wherein the statistical data is associated with at least one of the first user, a second user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise.

Clause 5. The method of clause 2, wherein controlling the exercise apparatus comprises transmitting, to the exercise apparatus, a signal comprising the optimized target data, wherein the optimized target data includes modification to an operating state of the exercise apparatus.

Clause 6. The method of clause 2, further comprising: positioning a first user sensor in an environment proximate to the first user; positioning a second user sensor adjacent to the first user, and the second user sensor is in communication with the first user sensor; and receiving, from at least one of the first and second user sensors, user sensor data associated with an attribute of the user, wherein the measurement data comprises the user sensor data.

Clause 7. The method of clause 6, wherein the attribute of the first user comprises at least one of a measurement of a vital sign of the first user, a respiration rate of the first user, a heartrate of the first user, a heart rhythm of a first user, an oxygen saturation level of the first user, a sugar level of the first user, a composition of blood of the first user, cerebral activity of the first user, cognitive activity of the first user, a lung capacity of the first user, a temperature of the first user, a blood pressure of the first user, an eye movement of the first user, a degree of dilation of an eye of the first user, a reaction time, a sound produced by the first user, a perspiration rate of the first user, an elapsed time of using the exercise apparatus, an amount of force exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus, a range of motion achieved on the exercise apparatus, a movement speed of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a pressure exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus, a movement acceleration of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a movement jerk of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a torque level of a portion of the exercise apparatus, and an indication of a plurality of pain levels experienced by the first user when using the exercise apparatus.

Clause 8. The method of clause 6, further comprising transmitting to an interface of the exercise apparatus, a message to adjust a position of one or more of the first and second user sensors, wherein the message is based on at least one of the differential data, the initial target data, the user sensor data, and the optimized target data.

Clause 9. The method of clause 7, wherein the message comprises instructions to adjust a position of one or more of the first and second user sensors.

Clause 10. The method of clause 2, further comprising: receiving, from apparatus sensors associated with the exercise apparatus, apparatus sensor data associated with an attribute of the exercise apparatus, wherein the measurement data comprises the apparatus sensor data.

Clause 11. The method of clause 6, wherein the attribute of the exercise apparatus comprises at least one of a resistance, a number of rotations per minute, a time, a weight, a number of repetitions, a force, a pressure, a movement speed of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a movement acceleration of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a movement jerk of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a torque level of a portion of the exercise apparatus, and any combination thereof.

Clause 12. The method of clause 1, wherein the measurement data is received in real-time or near real-time.

Clause 13. The method of clause 1, wherein the outcome data is based on a selection by the first user.

Clause 14. The method of clause 1, wherein, based on the machine learning model, the outcome data is generated by the artificial intelligence engine.

Clause 15. The method of clause 1, wherein the outcome data includes at least one of a duration of the exercise, a weight, a number of repetitions, a respiration rate of the first user, a heartrate of the first user, a reaction time, a perspiration rate of the first user, an amount of force exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus, a range of motion achieved on the exercise apparatus, a pressure exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus, a movement speed of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a movement acceleration of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a movement jerk of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a torque level of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a measurement pertaining to an attribute of a second user, and any combination thereof.

Clause 16. A system for optimizing at least one exercise for a first user, wherein an exercise apparatus is configured to enable the first user to perform the at least one exercise, the system comprising: a processing device; and a memory including instructions that, when executed by the processing device, cause the processing device to: receive first user data, wherein the first user data includes attribute data associated with the first user and outcome data associated with the exercise; generate, based on the first user data, initial target data wherein the initial target data is associated with at least one of the first user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise; receive measurement data associated with at least one of the first user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise, wherein the measurement data is associated with one or more sensors; determine differential data, wherein the determining is based on one or more differences between the initial target data and the measurement data; and generate, via an artificial intelligence engine and based on the differential data, a machine learning model trained to generate optimized target data.

Clause 17. The system of clause 16, wherein the memory further causes the processing device to control, based on the optimized target data, the exercise apparatus, and transmit to an interface of the exercise apparatus, a message based on at least one of the differential data and the optimized target data.

Clause 18. The system of clause 17, wherein the memory further causes the processing device to receive, from at least one of first and second user sensors, user sensor data associated with an attribute of the user, wherein the measurement data comprises the user sensor data.

Clause 19. The system of clause 18, wherein the memory further causes the processing device to communicate to the first user, with an interface of the exercise apparatus, a message to adjust a position of one or more of the first and second user sensors, wherein the message is based on at least one of the differential data, the initial target data, the user sensor data, and the optimized target data.

Clause 20. The system of clause 16, wherein the differential data is further based on one or more differences between the measurement data and statistical data, wherein the statistical data is associated with at least one of the first user, a second user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise.

The above discussion is meant to be illustrative of the principles and various embodiments of the present disclosure. Numerous variations and modifications will become apparent to those skilled in the art once the above disclosure is fully appreciated. It is intended that the following claims be interpreted to embrace all such variations and modifications.

The various aspects, embodiments, implementations, or features of the described embodiments can be used separately or in any combination. The embodiments disclosed herein are modular in nature and can be used in conjunction with or coupled to other embodiments.

Consistent with the above disclosure, the examples of assemblies enumerated in the following clauses are specifically contemplated and are intended as a non-limiting set of examples. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A method for optimizing at least one exercise for a first user, wherein an exercise apparatus is configured to enable the first user to perform the at least one exercise, the method comprising: receiving first user data, wherein the first user data includes attribute data associated with the first user and outcome data associated with the exercise; generating, based on the first user data, initial target data wherein the initial target data is associated with at least one of the first user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise; receiving measurement data associated with at least one of the first user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise, wherein the measurement data is associated with one or more sensors; determining differential data, wherein the determining is based on one or more differences between the initial target data and the measurement data; and generating, via an artificial intelligence engine and based on the differential data, a machine learning model trained to generate optimized target data.
 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising controlling, based on the optimized target data, the exercise apparatus.
 3. The method of claim 2, further comprising transmitting to an interface of the exercise apparatus, a message based on at least one of the differential data and the optimized target data.
 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the differential data is further based on one or more differences between the measurement data and statistical data, wherein the statistical data is associated with at least one of the first user, a second user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise.
 5. The method of claim 2, wherein controlling the exercise apparatus comprises transmitting, to the exercise apparatus, a signal comprising the optimized target data, wherein the optimized target data includes modification to an operating state of the exercise apparatus.
 6. The method of claim 2, further comprising: positioning a first user sensor in an environment proximate to the first user; positioning a second user sensor adjacent to the first user, and the second user sensor is in communication with the first user sensor; and receiving, from at least one of the first and second user sensors, user sensor data associated with an attribute of the user, wherein the measurement data comprises the user sensor data.
 7. The method of claim 6, wherein the attribute of the first user comprises at least one of a measurement of a vital sign of the first user, a respiration rate of the first user, a heartrate of the first user, a heart rhythm of a first user, an oxygen saturation level of the first user, a sugar level of the first user, a composition of blood of the first user, cerebral activity of the first user, cognitive activity of the first user, a lung capacity of the first user, a temperature of the first user, a blood pressure of the first user, an eye movement of the first user, a degree of dilation of an eye of the first user, a reaction time, a sound produced by the first user, a perspiration rate of the first user, an elapsed time of using the exercise apparatus, an amount of force exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus, a range of motion achieved on the exercise apparatus, a speed measurement of a moving portion of the exercise apparatus, a pressure exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus, an acceleration measurement of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a jerk of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a torque level of a portion of the exercise apparatus, and an indication of a plurality of pain levels experienced by the first user when using the exercise apparatus.
 8. The method of claim 6, further comprising transmitting to an interface of the exercise apparatus, a message to adjust a position of one or more of the first and second user sensors, wherein the message is based on at least one of the differential data, the initial target data, the user sensor data, and the optimized target data.
 9. The method of claim 7, wherein the message comprises instructions to adjust a position of one or more of the first and second user sensors.
 10. The method of claim 2, further comprising: receiving, from apparatus sensors associated with the exercise apparatus, apparatus sensor data associated with an attribute of the exercise apparatus, wherein the measurement data comprises the apparatus sensor data.
 11. The method of claim 6, wherein the attribute of the exercise apparatus comprises at least one of a resistance, a number of rotations per minute, a time, a weight, a number of repetitions, a force, a pressure, a speed measurement of a moving portion of the exercise apparatus, an acceleration measurement of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a jerk of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a torque level of a portion of the exercise apparatus, and any combination thereof.
 12. The method of claim 1, wherein the measurement data is received in real-time or near real-time.
 13. The method of claim 1, wherein the outcome data is based on a selection by the first user.
 14. The method of claim 1, wherein, based on the machine learning model, the outcome data is generated by the artificial intelligence engine.
 15. The method of claim 1, wherein the outcome data includes at least one of a duration of the exercise, a weight, a number of repetitions, a respiration rate of the first user, a heartrate of the first user, a reaction time, a perspiration rate of the first user, an amount of force exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus, a range of motion achieved on the exercise apparatus, a pressure exerted on a portion of the exercise apparatus, a speed measurement of a moving portion of the exercise apparatus, an acceleration measurement of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a jerk of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a torque level of a portion of the exercise apparatus, a measurement pertaining to an attribute of a second user, and any combination thereof.
 16. A system for optimizing at least one exercise for a first user, wherein an exercise apparatus is configured to enable the first user to perform the at least one exercise, the system comprising: a processing device; and a memory including instructions that, when executed by the processing device, cause the processing device to: receive first user data, wherein the first user data includes attribute data associated with the first user and outcome data associated with the exercise; generate, based on the first user data, initial target data wherein the initial target data is associated with at least one of the first user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise; receive measurement data associated with at least one of the first user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise, wherein the measurement data is associated with one or more sensors; determine differential data, wherein the determining is based on one or more differences between the initial target data and the measurement data; and generate, via an artificial intelligence engine and based on the differential data, a machine learning model trained to generate optimized target data.
 17. The system of claim 16, wherein the memory further causes the processing device to control, based on the optimized target data, the exercise apparatus, and transmit to an interface of the exercise apparatus, a message based on at least one of the differential data and the optimized target data.
 18. The system of claim 17, wherein the memory further causes the processing device to receive, from at least one of first and second user sensors, user sensor data associated with an attribute of the user, wherein the measurement data comprises the user sensor data.
 19. The system of claim 18, wherein the memory further causes the processing device to communicate to the first user, with an interface of the exercise apparatus, a message to adjust a position of one or more of the first and second user sensors, wherein the message is based on at least one of the differential data, the initial target data, the user sensor data, and the optimized target data.
 20. The system of claim 16, wherein the differential data is further based on one or more differences between the measurement data and statistical data, wherein the statistical data is associated with at least one of the first user, a second user, the exercise apparatus, and the exercise. 